ST. JOHNS WORT

ST. JOHNSWORT		(Hypericum perforatum) Top Pick
Other Names	Amber, Goatweed, Herba Joh, Johns Wort, Johnswort, Klamath Weed, Tipton Weed.
Description	St. Johns Wort is a perennial shrub native to Europe, and the Unite States. It can be found growing in sunny fields. The branched root produces several stalks. The stalks produce linear leaves and cymes of brilliant yellow, star shaped flowers that bloom from June through September, followed by the fruit capsule. The flowers are intriguing, not only are they bright yellow the petals have black dots along the veins. The plant has a turpentine aroma.
Classification	Dry
Taste	Bitter Sweet
Balance Yin/Yang	Cool
Humour
Uses/Applications	St. Johns Wort is an excellent sedative and anti-depressant. Use it to reduce pain, treat neuralgia, anxiety, tension, menopause, sciatic, rheumatic pain, headache, and as an anti-inflammatory. As a lotion it speeds the healing of wounds, bruises, mild burns, and itching.
	*Aerial Parts*
	Infusion		Take for anxiety, nervous tension, irritability, or emotional upsets. It can also be used for PMS and menopausal symptoms.
	Tincture		Take for nervous tension leading to exhaustion or depression. Note, it must be taken for at least 2 months to notice any affect.
	Wash		Use the infusion to bath wounds, skin sores, and bruises.
	*Flowering Tops*
	Cream		Use for localized nerve pains such as sciatica, sprains and cramps. It can also be used as an antiseptic and styptic on scrapes, sores, and ulcers.
	Infused Oil		Use on burns and muscle or joint inflammation.
Combinations	For burns combine with Lavender Oil. For joint inflammation combine with Yarrow Oil.
Constituents	Glycosides, Volatile Oil, Tannins, Resin, Pectin, Hypericin, Pseudohypericin.
Action	Anti-Inflammatory, Astringent, Vulnerary, Sedative, Nervine, Expectorant, Anti-Spasmodic.
Food Values	Vitamin A & C, Carotenoids, Rutin, Pectin
Part Used	Aerial Parts.
Collection	Harvest the aerial parts when the plant is in bloom during the summer. Dry thoroughly.
Preparation	*Infusion*		Pour a cup of boiling water onto 2 Tsp. dried herb. Infuse 15 minutes. Take three times per day.
	*Tincture*		Take 1 - 4 ml. three times per day.
	*Oil Extract*		Take 10 - 15 drops in water. To make the oil extract put fresh flowers and leaves in a jar and fill with Olive Oil. Close the jar and leave it in a sunny or warm place for 6 weeks. Shake it often. The oil will turn red. At the end of the 6 weeks strain the mixture through cheese cloth. If a watery layer appears when the oil has stood for a while, siphon it off. Store up to 2 years in a dark container.
Growing Directions	To transport from the wild, dig up the whole plant intact and then repot. You can also start St. Johns Wort from seeds. It requires either acidic or alkaline soil and full sun. Plant the root divisions in the spring or fall. St. Johns Wort spreads like wild fire so be careful where you plant it. It should also be replanted every couple of years.
History	Legend says St. Johns Wort got its name from the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, who used it to treat wounds on the battlefields. It was believed to dispel evil spirits which is why the insane were often made to drink the infusion. Being yellow, the herb was associated with “Choleric” humors and used for jaundice and hysteria. It was very popular with ancient medical practitioners who frequently recommended it as a remedy for treating infectious diseases such as syphilis, tuberculosis, and whooping cough. It was also used for depression, anxiety, insomnia, hysteria, and fatigue.
Additional Information	1. Both Pseudohypercin and Hypercin are promising treatments for HIV. 2. In 1984 the German Medical Journal demonstrated significant improvement with depression, anxiety, and insomnia, for those individuals treated with St. Johns Wort. 3. Extracts from St. Johns Wort have been proven to inhibit the growth of mycobacterium tuberculosis, the main cause of Tuberculosis. They also inhibit the bacteria staphylococci, shigella, and escherichia coli, and some strains of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics such as staphylococcus aerreus. 4. With the coming of modern pharmaceutical science St. Johns Wort was almost forgotten, but recently it has gained a new reputation as a nerve tonic and a treatment for depression.
Cautions	1. Avoid exposure to the sun when you are taking St. Johns Wort. 2. Taking St. Johns Wort may cause dermatitis. 3. Contact during gathering of the plant may cause dermatitis.
Magick Information
Gender:	Masculine
Planet:	Sun
Element:	Fire
Deity:	Balder
Powers:	Happiness, Health, Protection.
Magickal Uses:	Wear St. Johns Wort to ward off illness and attract love and happiness. To protect against lightning, fire, and evil spirits place in a jar and then hang the jar by the window. Burn to banish evil spirits. Place under your pillow to encourage happy dreams and a restful sleep.

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