St. John's Wort Essential Oil

Diffused, St. John's Wort may relieve fatigue, anxiety, headache, low spirits, and sadness. Stimulating to the mind and the memory. Useful for depression, especially following injuries, fright, or shock. Used for sunburns, burns, bruises, varicose veins, and scars. The anti-inflammatory and nervine properties of this oil are particularly effective in nerve-rich areas of the body such as the brain, back of the neck, fingers, toes, and coccyx (tailbone). St. John's Wort Essential Oil Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum Country of Origin: Bulgaria Extraction Method: steam distilled Part Utilized: leaves, flowers Plant Family: Clusiaceae Cautions: Until further studies have been conducted on St. John's Wort essential oil, it is probably best to use it well-diluted, in moderation, or as a small percentage of a blend. St. John's Wort should be avoided if pregnant. Although St. John's Wort has been used for at least a couple of centuries as an herbal medicine and as a homeopathic