St. John's Wort Essential Oil
Diffused, St. John's Wort may relieve fatigue, anxiety, headache, low spirits, and sadness. Stimulating to the mind and the memory. Useful for depression, especially following injuries, fright, or shock. Used for sunburns, burns, bruises, varicose veins, and scars. The anti-inflammatory and nervine properties of this oil are particularly effective in nerve-rich areas of the body such as the brain, back of the neck, fingers, toes, and coccyx (tailbone).
St. John's Wort Essential Oil | |
| Botanical Name: | Hypericum perforatum |
| Country of Origin: | Bulgaria |
| Extraction Method: | steam distilled |
| Part Utilized: | leaves, flowers |
| Plant Family: | Clusiaceae |
| Cautions: | Until further studies have been conducted on St. John's Wort essential oil, it is probably best to use it well-diluted, in moderation, or as a small percentage of a blend. St. John's Wort should be avoided if pregnant. Although St. John's Wort has been used for at least a couple of centuries as an herbal medicine and as a homeopathic remedy, very little information is available about the essential oil. |
We recommend using essential oils topically or diffusing them for their aroma. We do NOT recommend ingesting any essential oil.
We do not make any claims about the use or effectiveness of our products.
Store product away from direct sunlight with lids tightened to maintain the integrity of the product.
4oz (120 ml) and larger bottles are sold for refilling. They are not intended for daily use.