St John’s Wort Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Aerial parts
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma:
Largest Producing Countries: Serbia, USA, Croatis, Poland and Bulgaria.

Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent, nervine, and vulnerary.

Benefits: Anxiety, bruises, chorea, concussion, depression, enlarged glands, hemorrhoids, mild burns, muscular bruises, neuralgia, neurasthenia, rheumatic pain, sciatica, shock or injury to the spine, spinal irritation, sunburn, tension, toothache, traumatic shock, varicose veins, and wounds.

Of Interest: This is a moderately new essential oil on the market.  There is still much to learn about the uses of this oil.

Safety Data: Not recommended for internal use. Not to be used while pregnant.

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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).