St. John's Wort for Mood

I don't always get to wild harvest the medicine I make. But when I do...it's incredible. I should also say...empowering. St. John's Wort is one of those herbs. It's known to bring light into people's lives. This is especially important for those of us who have long winters. St. John's Wort is the perfect sidekick to a diet rich in vitamin D for those dark months. 

I am happy to say that my harvest and medicine making is now complete! Head over to my Store to purchase a bottle for yourself!

(but please scroll down and read the contraindications for this herb...it cannot be mixed with pharmaceuticals)

MATERIA MEDICA

Dosage: 10-60 drops 1-4 times per day

Considerations:
-Chronic Pain with Nervous Exhaustion, Physical and Mental Weakness
-Indicated for depression due to feelings of isolation, disconnectedness
-Facilitates the body receiving sunlight

Use: Antiviral, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Antibacterial, Nervine, Nerve trophorestorative

Nerve pain, shingles, night terrors, hemorrhoids with pain, toothache, depression, fear, insomnia, anorexia, anxiety or feelings of worthlessness.

-Needs to be taken long term to see results in alleviating anxiety and depression. 2-6 weeks.
-St. John’s Wort seems to block the reabsorption of serotonin by postsynaptic receptors.
-It may also increase light utilization.
-The constituent, hyperforin is a potent uptake inhibitor for all the amino neurotransmitters.

-Contraindications: Fair skinned people may become more photosensitive, not to be used during pregnancy, nor with serotonin uptake inhibitors (MAO inhibitors), Most prescription drugs will not be as effective while taking St. John’s Wort (including birth control)