Description
Hypericum -St John’s Wort Oil-15ml
Hypericum perforatum
Flowers Grown and Harvested in Israel.
Infused into Israeli Olive Oil
The Saint John’s Wort Hypericum Flowers grow wild and are harvested wild. Hand-Picked in very remote places and sun. Infused it for a total (30) thirty days. We first infuse in our warm Sun-filled window sill for 2 days then the rest of the time in a cool dark place and we do this infusion into Certified Organic Olive Oil from the Holy Land of Israel to pull all the lovely red beneficial properties from the medicinal flowers.
Scientifically known as Hypericum Perforatum L, this herb is a member of the Guttiferae plant family. Ayurvedic system of healing uses this medicated oil as a traditional remedy for treating joint pains, skin problems, symptoms of aging, inflammation, trauma, and irritation. Grows wild all over Israel including the Negev Desert.
History and Folklore of the Name:
A wild yellow flower regarded as a weed throughout most of the United States, St. John’s wort has been used for medical purposes in other parts of the world for thousands of years. Named for St. John the Baptist (because it blooms around the Jewish holiday Pesach Passover and it is believed this was when he was born so this is the connection to the holiday. St. John’s wort is continually being studied to try to demonstrate its benefits.
The plant was harvested on Saint John’s Day (June 24) around the Shavuot feast of Pentecost, which is often the time of peak blooming. Another legend holds the plant released its blood-red oil on August 29 around Rosh Hashanna or Yom Teruah the Feast of Trumpets, the date of St. John’s passing.
Many Bible scholars say this flower is quite possibly the Biblical flower Rue and many historical authorities have debated whether the infamous Rose of Sharon as mentioned in the Bible is really St. John’s Wort although botanists have confirmed they are two distinct plants but abide in the same family species.
The herb, while normally used for medicinal qualities, the striking arrangement of its five yellow petals resembles a halo was also thought to have the power to drive away bad spirits and stave away demons. For many centuries the herb has been used as a remedy against depression or anxiety, primarily because medieval Christians believed demonic spirits were the source of a person’s melancholy. Today we know this was just superstitions at best.
Benefits:
More recent clinical studies have found that SJW may be useful for symptoms in perimenopausal and menopausal women. The singular effect of St. John’s wort was studied for hot flashes in one perimenopausal women study and in one menopausal woman’s study, both showing effectiveness. Do your own research and talk with your doctor. Can help with mood and anxiety and stress. However SJW can elevate blood pressure if a person is on medication for blood pressure.
Excellent use for pain, inflammation, and chronic fatigue. Possible relief of hot flashes in menopausal women. Add favorite essential oils to the blend and have a powerful blend. St. John’s Wort is often used in alternative medicine to help treat mild to moderate depression and related symptoms such as anxiety or insomnia. St. Johns Wort oil has a herbaceous, sweet, floral aroma.
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