Used for centuries to treat mental disorders & nerve pain, as a sedative & a treatment for malaria & as a balm for wounds, burns & insect bites. Used also for depression, anxiety & sleep disorders. Follow the orders of your health professional with regard to preparation & dosing for your condition & for info on possible drug interactions.
INFUSION: Pour 6oz of boiling water over 1-2 tsp of dried flower & leaves in non-metal cup. Steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink while warm. A general dosage is 1 cup of tea, up to 3 times a day.
OIL EXTRACT:Put fresh Saint John's Wort flowers & leaves in a glass jar with sunflower or olive oil. Seal, airtight, & place on a sunny windowsill for 4 to 6 weeks, shake daily. When the oil turns red, strain the mixture through cheesecloth & store in a dark container away from light. This oil maintains its potency for 2 years or more. Use as a rub for painful joints, varicose veins, muscle strain, arthritis & rheumatism. As a compress, it can help to heal wounds & inflammation & relieve the pain of deep bruising.
SALVE: Using a double boiler, add 1 oz of grated beeswax to 2 oz of warmed prepared oil extract (above) & mix until melted. Pour into a glass jar & allow to cool. Keep refrigerated up to 1 yr. The salve is used in treating burns, wounds & soothing painful muscles. It is also a good skin softener. May be prepared with calendula extract to put on bruises.
May also be prepared as a tincture.
WE ARE GREEN! Our herbs are naturally grown from division or cuttings from our gardens. No chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers are ever used.
We sell live herbs as plants or rootstock with developed, healthy root systems. Plants have tops cut back to 2"-3" of topgrowth prior to shipping to avoid damage in transit.
ALL ITEMS ARE SHIPPED USING USPS - Priority Mail for regular delivery or Express Mail for overnight items.
The statements regarding the use and/or historical use of our naturally grown herbs have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Check with your physician, naturopath, homeopath or herbalist for answers to questions about your health & the use of herbs.
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