Traditionaly regarded as a wound herb, St. Johns Wort is now
recognized as a potent anti-depressant. It is widley prescribed by
German doctors as an alternative to orthodox drugs.
St.Johns Wort is a commonly used herb. It is an anti-depressant -
spasmodic, anti-flamatory, astrigent, expectorant, nervine and a
vulnerary.
St. Johns Wort is used a lot in home remedies. The oil of the herb is
good for stomach problems, while the oil made from the exterior part
of the plant is good for wounds, sores, brusies, and skin problems.
St. Johns Wort tea* is very good for anemia, headaches, jaundice,
feminine pains and difficulties, and chest congestion. If you take
the herb internally, it acts as a pain reliever. It is famous as an
anti-depressant and substitue for prozac. A simple ointment can be
made by thickening the infused oil with beesbax. Melt 30g of beeswax
in a glass bowl over a pan of water. Warm 100ml of infused oil in
another glass bowl, then add the warm oil to the beeswax. Stir well
and pur into sterilized glass jars while still hot. Apply to minor
burns, cuts, scrapes, and inflamed joints.
* To make St. Johns Wort tea , seep one teaspoon of dried St Johns
Wort in a half cup of water for five minutes. Drink two cups a day,
one in the morning and one in the evning.
To harvest and dry St. Johns Wort, store in a warm, dark place until
the plant is dry. It is a perennial that perfers a sunny place with
dry soil.
CAUTION:
This herb causes photosensitivity. Excessive exposure to sunlight
while using this herb may lead to dermatitis.
Hope this helps.
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