Applications
Used as part of a muscle rub or salve, St. John's Wort oil can cool inflammations, burns, sores and ulcers. It is particularly relieving for wounds in sensitive, nerve-rich areas and will quell discomfort and agitation in painful nervous conditions such as sciatica, neuralgia and fibrosis as well as encouraging optimum skin regeneration. Hypericin, the red pigment component of hypericum, has been studied as an inhibitor of the HIV virus.
St. John's Wort has been recognised as one of the most effective natural remedies for anxiety and mild to moderate depression. It is profoundly relaxing and may help to promote a deep, regular sleep. |
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Safety Data
The oil must be used judiciously to avoid the risk of allergic reactions, delayed hypersensitivity and photo dermatitis. Those with fair skin may experience reactions akin to sunburn. Use of hypericum gel followed by exposure to sunlight has produced second degree burns. |
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About the Product
St. John's Wort, or hypericum as it is sometimes known, has been used to lift melancholy or depression and help with the relief of nervous pain for around 2000 years. Hypericum is believed to have derived from the Greek words 'hyper' and 'eikon', meaning 'over' and 'icon' respectively. This name refers to the herb's prevalent use as a ward against evil spirits. The association with St. John may be because the vivid, blood red pigment yielded by the crushed flower buds recalls his decapitation.
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