St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)
Hypericum was recommended by Hippocrates for "nervous unrest" - it has a folk use history of over 2,000 years for its ability to help with anxiety, sleep disturbances, and depression. These ancient applications of Hypericum were deemed true as clinical trials in the 1970s had established Hypericum Perforatum as effective for moderate depression and anxiety! During menopause, it has been proven to help with lowered mood. In antiquity, it was also applied topically to heal knife and stab wounds. Similarly today, it is applied topically to aid in tissue healing after surgeries or minor burns. It is also great for soothing dry, itchy eczema prone skin as it is rich in flavonoids, which helps boost collagen production and helps improve skin elasticity and overall appearance.
The last picture is a sample of how to make your own St. John's Wort oil! Our St. Johns Wort oil still has to macerate for about 5 more weeks. We will let you know when it's ready for purchase! Or, you can come pick St John's Wort fresh! We also have St John's Wort tincture at our shop for purchase!
Reference: Andrew Chevallier, FNIMH, Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine.