St. John's Wort ( Hypericum perforatum)
Other Names::
St. John's Wort is commonly used to treat mild to moderate depression and anxiety.
May interact with certain medications.
Energetics::
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Neutral
Neither warm nor cold; do not have a strong effect on circulation or cellular metabolism
Slightly Warming
Slightly - Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Diuretic
Increase urine excretion
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Vulnerary
Treats wounds
Antidepressant
Anxiolytic
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Nervous System
Nervous
Integumentary
Formulas
Healing Salve or Oil
All purpose healing salve. Good for injuries like bruises, insect bites, sprains, etc. The Comfrey promotes general healing of the body. Calendula soothes the skin. Lemon balm, Lavender, Plaintain, St Johns Wort add anti-microbial, anti-viral, and other healing properties. Not for use on open wounds.
Sad Formula (Seasonal affective disorder etc)
Tincture or basic infusion. 1 - 2 dropper (or standard infusion) as needed, not more than 3 times a day.