St. John''s Wort Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Hypericum Perforatum | |
| Common Name | : | Klamath weed, Tipton's weed | |
| CAS # | : | 68917-49-7 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Flowers | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | Brownish reddish oil with floral, characteristics odor |
Description :
It is a plant that is commonly called just St. John's Wort. The herb is a European perennial herb with serrated or perforated leaves.
Constituents & Specifications :
Glycosides (including a red pigment, hypericin), flavonoids, tannins, resin, volatile oil
Properties :
Anti depressant, diuretic, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticidal, restorative, rubefacient, adrenal cortex stimulant as well as stimulant to the circulation and nervous system.
Benefits & Uses :
- It is used topically for bruises, neuralgia, sciatica, inflamed nerves, and sunburn. Ironically skin.
- St. John’s wort essential oil is used as antidepressant treatment
- The natural essential oil is effective in fighting the depression and anxiety.
- The use of St. John’s wort oil also helps you to avoid the side effects of the anti-depressants.