Oleum hyperici 30ml St. John's wort oil (Hypericum perforatum)

Perforate St John's wort is a herbaceous perennial plant (Hypericaceae) with extensive, creeping rhizomes. Its stems are erect, branched in the upper section, and can grow to 1 m high. It has opposite, stalkless, narrow, oblong leaves that are 1–2 cm long. The leaves are yellow-green in color, with scattered translucent dots of glandular tissue. The dots are conspicuous when held up to the light, giving the leaves the 'perforated' appearance to which the plant's Latin name refers. The flowers measure up to 2.5 cm across, have five petals, and are colored bright yellow with conspicuous black dots. The flowers appear in broad cymes at the ends of the upper branches, between late spring and early to mid summer. The sepals are pointed, with black glandular dots. There are many stamens, which are united at the base into three bundles. The pollen grains are ellipsoidal. Hypericum perforatum is native to parts of Europe and Asia but, has spread to temperate regions worldwide as a cosmopolitan invasive weed.

Medicinal properties of St. Jonh's wort oil

St. John's wort is greatly appreciated by the people, it is one of the few herbal remedies that have antibacterial, antiviral and antimycotic (antifungal) activity. Healing powers of St. John's wort has a wide range, so its name was not given to it in vain, and its oil is particularly famous and appreciated. St. John's Wort oil is rich in hypericin, tannins and flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties and help epithelialization of skin. St. John's Wort oil has always been known as oil that is applied to all wounds. 

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) has been intensively investigated for its anti-depressive activity, but dermatological applications also have a long tradition. Topical St. John's wort preparations such as oils or tinctures are used for the treatment of minor wounds and burns, sunburns, abrasions, bruises, contusions, ulcers, myalgia, and many others. Pharmacological research supports the use in these fields. Of the constituents, naphthodianthrones (e.g., hypericin) and phloroglucinols (e.g., hyperforin) have interesting pharmacological profiles, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities. In addition, hyperforin stimulates growth and differentiation of keratinocytes, and hypericin is a photosensitizer which can be used for selective treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer. However, clinical research in this field is still scarce. Recently, sporadic trials have been conducted in wound healing, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and herpes simplex infections, partly with purified single constituents and modern dermatological formulations. St. John's wort also has a potential for use in medical skin care. Composition and stability of pharmaceutical formulations vary greatly depending on origin of the plant material, production method, lipophilicity of solvents, and storage conditions, and this must be regarded with respect to practical as well as scientific purposes.

St. John's Wort oil can effectively help with:

• Muscle relaxant. It’s used to ease menstrual cramps.

• Mild tranquilizer. It may calm mood.

• Nerve tonic. It may have a positive effect on the nervous system.

• Anti-inflammatory. It may reduce swelling.

• Astringent. This action contracts tissues or canals of the body.

• Vulnerary. This may heal wounds and swelling.

• Antineoplastic. This means it may fight cancer.

• Antiviral. It may help fight viral infections. These can include herpes and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

St. John's Wort oil is great for preventing wounds in patients that are constantly lying. Wraps soaked in oil should be changed several times a day. It is also used for wounds that are difficult to heal and against minor burns. 

St. John's Wort oil is a great choice for a massage because of its favorable effect on the circulation. It is very effective for sore muscles and nerves, rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, myalgia, lumbago and gout. 

St. John's wort may be used for nerve pain (neuralgia), anxiety, and tension. It may also aid in weakness, stress, irritability, and sleeping issues (insomnia). It’s also claimed to ease the pain due to some conditions. These include sciatica, rheumatoid arthritis, and menstruation. It may also ease the itching and burning of hemorrhoids and vaginitis.

St. John's Wort oil can be used by pregnant women against stretch marks and for perineal massage. Pregnant women should not drink tea made of this herb. It is important to note that St. John's Wort oil is a remarkable remedy for various women's issues such as cysts, inflammation of the ovaries and fungi. Dip a tampon in St. John's Wort oil and put it into the vagina for a couple of hours. If you still feel the pain, repeat the process. There is also vaginal St. John's Wort oil on the market. 

In the case of surgical treatment of breast cancer and the treatment of wounds after completing surgery, some doctors recommend the use of St. John’s Wort oil in the process of healing wounds. The reason for this practice is the knowledge of the anti-cancer effects of flavonoids (hyperin, quercetin and rutin) – which are important ingredients of this oil. 

Hemorrhoids, ulcers, varicose veins, herpes, acne, scarring, irritation and burns should be treated with this oil several times a day. 

St. John's wort can change the effects of other medicines and can cause serious side effects. These medicines include, but are not limited to:

• Medicines that prevent organ rejection after an organ transplant. You shouldn’t use St. John’s wort if you’ve had or plan to have an organ transplant.

• Birth control pills

• Digoxin

• Seizure medicines

• Blood thinners

• HIV medicines

• Antidepressants

• Cancer chemotherapy medicines

St. John's Wort oil can be used for treating your pets.