ST. JOHNSWORT (Hypericum perforatum)
(Many species-over 400 exist worldwide)
Produced in Germany, France, Europe and Asia. Steam distilled from the flower of the plant-rare and costly since only a small amount of oil is produced. More often available as an infused oil or CO2 extract.
SAFETY: Possible sensitization and phototoxicity-do not use within 24 hours of direct sun or UV light exposure.
USAGE HISTORY: Used in Asian and African cultures since pre-historic times. European herbal medicine usage since the Middle ages.
PROPERTIES:
- Internal-oral; topical
- Immune system stimulant, infused oils and CO2 extracts contain hypericin and pseudohypericin, shown in labratory studies to inhibit the AIDS virus (Antiviral, expectorant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, antifungal)
- Penetrates skin and tissue faster than any other known oil-useful in topical blends to increase the penetration of oils
- Good scalp treatment, for oily hair or dandruff, pimples, skin inflammation, wounds, fungal infection (Astringent, analgesic, antibacterial, vulnerary)
- Treats prostatitis, vaginitis, inflamed kidneys, endometriosis, uterine congestion or inflammation, vaginal inflammation (Emmenagogue, blood purifier, tonic, antispasmodic, antibacterial, antiseptic)
- Relieves sore muscles, pain of neck and back injuries, spinal trauma, enhances unwinding process, enables cellular release of patterns and trauma-a great oil for enhancing massage, rolfing, chiropractic treatment, and bodywork
- Repairs nerve damage
- Systems: Immune, integumantary, muscular-skeletal, reproductive, genito-urinary, nervous
PERFUME NOTE:
EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:
- Mood uplifting and euphoric
- Clearing to lower levels of energy body, increases energy flow between physical and energetic bodies
- Cuts through emotional and mental clouds
- Chakra: Balances all chakras