St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) flowering tops powder - Bulk.

All of our bulk herbs are organic when available, otherwise herbs are wildcrafted and responsibly sourced.

Available in either increments of 2 oz or save 20% when you purchase a pound.

SUGGESTED USE:

Encapsulate in "00" capsules. Dose: 1-2 capsules, 2 times per day. Or mix into a smoothie, water, juice or honey. Dose: 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon powder, 2 times per day.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

St. John's Wort should not be combined with antidepressant pharmaceuticals (for example, Celexa, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, Parnate, Paxil, Prozac, or Zoloft), protease inhibitors, or organ antirejection drugs (such as cyclosporine), except under the guidance of a qualified health-care practitioner. In fact, because St. John's Wort cleanses the liver, it is best to use it with caution in conjunction with any pharmaceutical drug. St. John's wort is not recommended during pregnancy, while nursing, or for children under the age of two. It may cause photosensitivity, especially in fair-skinned individuals. There have been rare reports of dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and dry mouth from its use. Some people may experience contact dermatitis from the plant.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

The genus name Hypericum derives from the Greek word "hyper", above, and "eikon", picture, meaning over an apparition, as the herb was once considered odiferous enough to cause evil spirits to depart and was hung in the entryway or over pictures in homes. The species name perforatum refers to the tiny oil glands in the leaves, which look like holes. The common name St. John's Wort refers to the herb's association with blood, as a result of the bright red dye the plant releases when crushed (thanks to its hypericin content), which is linked to John the Baptist's beheading. The herb is often collected on June 24th, the feast day of John the Baptist. Wort is an Old English word meaning "plant."

St. John's Wort is a perennial native to northern Africa, western Asia, Europe, and North America, where it thrives in dry, sunny locations. It grows to about 3 feet in height. The opposite, lanceolate leaves clasp the stems; they feature tiny, translucent oil glands that look like holes when the leaves are held up to the light. The five-petaled, hermaphroditic flowers, are golden yellow, with black dots on their margins, and appear in flat-topped clusters. Ovoid capsules follow, bearing several dark brown seeds.

St. John's Wort has been used for over one thousand years to treat depression. It is an official herb in the pharmacopoeias of Czechoslovakia, Poland, Romania, and Russia.

The young leaves and flowers are edible in small amounts. They can be eaten raw or dried and prepared as a gruel. The leaves and flowers are sometimes added to liqueurs and mead, while some bakers have found that adding a bit of St. John's wort leaves and flowers to flour improves the quality of the bread made from it.

St. John's Wort yields green, yellow, red and pink dyes. Placing a sprig of the herb under your pillow on Saint John's Eve was once thought to bring special blessings and protection from death for the coming year. The dried herb can be used to make sleep sachets. In folkloric tradition, an unmarried woman who places a piece of the herb under her pillow will dream of her future husband.

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