St. John's Wort

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🌿Ingredients: Certified Organic Hypericum perforatum Aerials(Croatia) 💊Capsule: HMPC Plant fibre Weight 400 MG 🌱Daily Intake: 3  Caps / Powder 1g


(Also known as Goatweed, Klamath Weed, or Tipton’s Weed)

Traditional & Therapeutic Uses

Mood & Emotional Balance:
For centuries, St. John’s Wort has been used to lift the spirits and calm the mind. Modern research confirms its ability to support emotional well-being and relieve mild to moderate depression. The herb contains active compounds — hypericin, hyperforin, and pseudohypericin — that influence key neurotransmitters in the brain, including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. By reducing their reabsorption into nerve cells, St. John’s Wort helps keep these mood-enhancing chemicals circulating longer, improving overall emotional stability.
Clinical trials and reviews by Germany’s Commission E and the Cochrane Collaboration have shown that standardised St. John’s Wort extract can be as effective as conventional antidepressants for mild to moderate depression, with fewer side effects.

Nervous System & Sleep Support:
St. John’s Wort is a gentle tonic for the nervous system, easing anxiety, tension, and irritability. It may assist in reducing insomnia related to nervous exhaustion or emotional distress by promoting restful sleep without sedation. Its analgesic and antispasmodic properties also make it beneficial for neuralgia, sciatica, and pain linked to nerve inflammation.

Menopausal & PMS Relief:
By influencing neurotransmitter balance, St. John’s Wort helps to ease mood swings, irritability, and emotional sensitivity during PMS and menopause. When combined with herbs like black cohosh or chaste tree, it can help stabilise hormonal mood fluctuations and promote emotional balance.

Antiviral & Wound-Healing Actions:
Laboratory studies indicate that hypericin and pseudohypericin may inhibit certain viruses, including herpes simplex and influenza. While therapeutic doses for antiviral use remain under study, topical applications of St. John’s Wort oil or salve are widely used to treat bruises, burns, insect bites, neuralgia, shingles, and minor wounds. Its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities speed healing and reduce pain in damaged tissues.

Pain & Inflammation:
The herb’s anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions make it effective for joint pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and nerve-related discomfort. It helps reduce inflammation while nourishing and strengthening nerve tissue.

Endocrine & Systemic Support:
Traditionally used to support thyroid function, St. John’s Wort may assist mild hypothyroidism and improve general vitality. Its diuretic properties also help the body eliminate waste, easing fluid retention and mild congestion of the liver or urinary system.

Properties:
Antidepressant • Analgesic • Antiviral • Anti-inflammatory • Antispasmodic • Diuretic • Emmenagogic • Nervine Tonic • Wound Healing • Nutritive

Indicated For:

  • Mild to moderate depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

  • Nervous exhaustion, anxiety and insomnia

  • Neuralgia, sciatica, shingles, and nerve pain

  • Menopausal mood swings and PMS symptoms

  • Bruises, burns, insect bites, minor wounds, and skin inflammation

  • Mild hypothyroidism and hormonal imbalance

  • Joint pain and muscle tension

How It Works:
Hyperforin modulates neurotransmitter activity, while hypericin exerts mild monoamine oxidase inhibition, both contributing to balanced mood and nerve function. Anti-inflammatory flavonoids and tannins soothe tissue irritation, and topical applications activate local circulation and healing.

Cautions:
St. John’s Wort can interact with prescription medications — including antidepressants, oral contraceptives, anticoagulants, and antiviral drugs — by increasing their metabolism and reducing their effectiveness. Avoid excessive sunlight exposure while taking it, as photosensitivity may occur. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, or for those with bipolar disorder unless under supervision.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products.