St Johns Wort
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St Johns Wort is a pretty plant with clusters of yellow flowers that have oval, elongate petals.The plant gets its name because it is often in full bloom around end of June. June 24th is traditionally celebrated as the birthday of John the Baptist.
Both the flowers and leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
History and Folklore
- St. John's Wort has a history of medicinal use dating back to ancient Greece.
- It was used to treat a lot of illnesses, especially related to nervous system.
- It was used as well for healing wounds and burns.
Health Benefits
- Today, St. John's Wort is the most commonly purchased herbal product in USA.
- Studies showed that St. John's Wort is very effective in treatment for depression and anxiety, equally effective as other well known antidepressant medications, and with less side effects.
- Insomnia and leg cramps, can also be relieved by using St Johns Wort.
- This herb has also shown promise in treating alcoholism, bacterial infections, PMS, wounds, burns, hemorrhoids, ear pain due to ear infections.
My Home Remedies Solutions
St. John's Wort can be obtained in many forms: capsules, tablets, tinctures, teas, and oil-based skin lotions. Chopped or powdered forms of the dried herb are also available.
I use it as tea, one to two cups a day. I like the dried herb, it is very aromatic, I pour boiling water over 1-2 tsp of herb and wait about 5 minutes to steep. It is very relaxant, I love it!
Herbs, in general, contain active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. St. John's Wort is not an exception!
The interaction with other medication leads to less effectiveness of the medication or even worse, increasing of that effect. For these reasons, herbs should be taken with care. If you are under any medication, talk to your doctor prior using St. John's Wort.
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