ST. JOHN’S WORT Hypericum perforatum
Liquid extract of fresh flowering & budding tops.
- Actions: Increases life and potentiates effects of neurotransmitters. Nerve tonic; mild sedative
and antidepressant. Antiviral against HIV and hepatitis C. Vulnerary (esp. to inflamed or
injured nerves).
- Uses: Nervous debility, anxiety and mental depression; anorexia. Nerve injury, inflammation
and pain: brain concussion, shock or injury of spine or soreness of spinal area; sciatica;
multiple sclerosis; shingles (taken internally and topically). Topically to treat trauma
soreness, wounds, bruises, contusions and shingles.
- Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 5 times per day. Topically apply full-strength (if well
tolerated), or dilute with 1 or 2 parts water.
- Cautions: Avoid intense or prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light while taking St.
John's Wort extract.