St John's WortTincture 50ml
St John's wort is one of the most well-known herbal treatments, renowned for lifting depression and SAD (seasonal affective disorder), and it has been called 'the arnica of the nervous system' (Julian Barker). It is especially useful during the dark days of winter. However, St John's wort is used for so much more than its mood-enhancing properties. It is an anti-viral, effective against the cold sore virus, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, mild analgesic and cardio tonic. It can ease neuralgia and sciatica, and mouth soreness after dental work. It is good for nervous conditions which affect digestion and the urinary system, such as colic in the digestive tract, nervous bladder, stress incontinence and bedwetting. Because it is a nervine, it can also ease stress, stress headaches and insomnia. It packs a powerful punch!
This is made from the fresh aerial parts of the plant, including the distinctive yellow flowers, of Hypericum perforatum, from plants I have grown from seed in my garden and a wild patch nearby. It is infused in brandy without any additional water.
There has been advice that it can cause hypersensitivity to sunlight but, according to Julian Barker, the only evidence of this has been for cattle and sheep, but it needs to be kept in mind. It may, however, make your tongue tingle a little for a few moments, like a little fizzing sensation, just as echinacea tincture might too!
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