St. John's Wort

[Goth]

ST. JOHN'S WORT

Action:

Alterative, astringent, avtiviral, relaxing nervine, anti-depressant, sedative, anti-inflammatory, cardio- tonic, external analgesic.

Contains: Flavonoids, hypericins, essential oil.


Uses:

1. Neuralgia.
2. Sciatica.
3. Concussion of the spine.
4. Post operative pain and neuralgia.
5. Physical shock.
6. Pain in coccyx.
7. Polymyalgia, with tingling of fingers or feet.
8. Reduces pain of dental extractions.
9. Injuries to flesh rich in nerves ~ finger tips or soles of feet.
10. Shooting, stitching pains.
11. Punctured wounds ~ the bites of dogs, cats and rats, where pain shoots up the arm from the wound.
12. Painful piles.
13. Chorea.
14. Tetanus.
15. Anxiety, stress and depression.
16. Menopausal nervousness.
17. Menstrual cramps.
18. Temporary relief in Parkinsonism.

Researchers have shown that the herb possesses radioprotective properties.


Tea:

One heaped teaspoon of herb to each cup of boiling water. Infuse for 15 minutes. Half a cup.

Flowers steeped in Olive oil offer a good dressing for burns, sores and stubborn ulcers.

Also available in pill form.


Magickal Properties:

Health, Power, Protection, Strength, Love, Divination, Happiness


DISCLAIMER: May reduce the effects of the contraceptive pill.

[Really Proud Dad]

Its very good on post-op pain

Matt

[Ebony]

Wow Goth. This is great info. I didn't know there were this many uses for this herb. thanks!

[Goth]

[pixiedust]

Does anyone know of a good alternative to st jhons wort? I can't use it.

[Goth]

pixiedust said:

Does anyone know of a good alternative to st jhons wort?

It would help, if you could tell us what you want to take it for

What 'ails ye? LOL

[pixiedust]

well i used to use it for PMS and I foud it quite effective, but now I'm on the pill and I've read that the two don't go togehther.

[Goth]

pixiedust said:

well i used to use it for PMS and I foud it quite effective, but now I'm on the pill and I've read that the two don't go togehther.

Ooh, I didn't know this...that's why it's best to check with your doctor before taking herbs medicinally ~ thanks pixiedust I'll put a disclaimer under my initial post.

Ok. Vitamin E and Evening Primrose Oil help with bloating and irritability. There's also Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex), a liquid which is taken in a drink, or under the tongue. This is good for breast tenderness, cramping and headaches.

Parsley is another herb that's excellent for bloating and cramps.....tried and tested by me

Hope this helps!

[pixiedust]

Cheers Goth!
I thank you and my bloke DEFINATLY will (LOL)!