St John’s Wort

Hypericum perforatum (Hypericaceae)

Also Known As: Perforate St. John's-Wort, Goatweed

Ayurvedic Names: Not traditionally used

TCM Name: Guan ye lian qiao

TRADITIONAL USE

References to the use of St John’s wort can be found in the last 2,000 years, dating back to the early Greeks.

For centuries people have successfully used St John’s wort for the treatment of ailments such as depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, viral infections, wounds, menstrual cramps and kidney, and lung problems.

FOLKLORE & HISTORY

St John’s wort has been used in traditional European medicine as far back as the ancient Greeks.

The name St John’s wort apparently refers to John the Baptist, as the plant blooms around the time of the feast of St. John the Baptist in late June.

HERBAL ACTIONS

Anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-anxiety, relaxant, antioxidant.

BENEFITS

Our herbs offer powerful herbal benefits and are not limited to just one category. Discover the full range of what each herb can do:

Mind & Mood: Depression, anxiety, nerve support
Immunity: Anti-viral, anti-inflammatory
Detox & Digestion: Balancing
Ageing & Longevity: Heart tonic
Female Health: Menopause, PMS

CONSTITUENTS

Hyperforin, hypericin, hyperside, essential oils, tannins, flavonoids, resins, glycosides, carotenes.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Contraindicated with: Antidepressants, antihistamines, clopidogrel, dextromethorphan, digoxin, immunosuppressants, HIV medication, birth control, aminolevulinic acid, sedatives, reserpine, alprazolam, theophylline, triptans, warfarin, medications broken down by the liver.