St. John's Wort
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Hypericum perforatum known most commoly as perforate St. John's wort or common St. John's wort is a flowering plant on the family Hypericaceae.

It is a medical medicinal herb which has once again become popular for its antidepressant activity and potent anti-inflammatory properties.

St. Jonh's wort is native to parts of Europe and Asia but has spread worldwide as a cosmopolital invasive weed, including to temperate regions of India, Canada, China, Africa and the United States.

The common name St. John's wort comes from its traditional flowering and harvesting on St John's Day at 24th of June. The genus name Hypericum is derived from the Greek words hyper meaning above and eikon which translates to picture, in reference to the tradition of hanging plants over religious icons in the home during St. Jonh's Day, to ward off evil.

This plant has been used over the years as an herbal remedy for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties since the Middle Ages. Many ancient herbalists, including Hippocrates and Pliny, recorded the medicinal properties as well as as for the treatment of back pain. It has been effectively used as a balm for burns. The plant's oil is used to this day internally to treat anxiety, as well as numerous intestines tract ailments. It relieves inflammation and promotes healing. Topical application of the oil is believed to be particularly useful in the management of hemorroids. Lately it has found renewed interest for its researched and proven antidepressant and anxiety relieving action.

Medicinal Application:

St. John's wort has lately found excessive application against depression and anxiety.

This plant has been used to help improve menopausal symptoms such as hot flares.

Sometimes, it has been found that St. John's wort may help in treating symptoms occuring from mental experiences which cause bodily symptoms, or as it is most commonly caulled somatization disorder.

Applying the herbal ointment three times daily for a number of 16 days seems to improve wound healing and reduce scar formation. It must never be applied to skin however before exposure to direct sunlight.

It can be used orally to reduce the pain occuring from burning mouth syndrome.

It is oftentimes used to help with flatulence and indigestion.

Safety Profile:

St. John's wort is a potent herb but it should be used with caution, due to its chemical compounds often interacting with medications. Thus, it should not be used with cyclosporine, tacrolimus, irinotecan, imatinib mesylate, as well as protease inhibitors and nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors in HIV treatment. It should be avoided during pregnancy and lactating or nursing period. When overused, st. john's wort may cause some mild adverse reactions, wich include dry mouth, dizziness, constipation and other GI symptoms and confusion. Sensitivity to sunlight may also occur.

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.