St John's Wort Cut - 75G

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St Johns Wort Cut is a dried cut herb traditionally used in mood-support, tension, melancholy and anxiety-style wellness routines. It is also used externally in infused oils, salves and creams for bruises, minor burns, varicose-vein comfort, cuts and scrapes. St Johns Wort is a potent herb with important medication interaction concerns, so internal use should be approached carefully and with professional guidance.

Why we love it: St Johns Wort has a long tradition in herbal mood-support practice and is also valued in soothing external oil infusions. It is best used thoughtfully, especially where medication or mood concerns are involved. Key Properties Form: Cut dried herb Flavour Profile: Green, earthy and mildly bitter Profile: Traditional mood-support herb and external skin-comfort botanical Suitable For: Herbal Tea, Infused Oils, Creams, Salves And External Skin-Comfort Preparations Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light, moisture and strong odours What It's Used For Traditional mood-support routines Melancholy, tension and anxious-feeling support under guidance Smoking-cessation support in traditional herbal use External infused oils for bruises and minor skin comfort Salves and creams for cuts, scrapes and irritation-prone areas Anti-inflammatory-style topical preparations Short-term herbal tea preparations where professionally appropriate Who It's For This Product Is For: Herbal users familiar with St Johns Wort cautions DIY makers preparing external infused oils or salves People using mood-support herbs under professional guidance Users wanting a cut herb format for infusions This Product Is Not For: Pregnancy Combining with antidepressants, anxiety medication or sedatives unless professionally advised Use with hormonal contraceptives, blood thinners, HIV medicines, transplant medicines, epilepsy medicines or chronic medication unless professionally advised Self-treating depression, severe anxiety, suicidal thoughts or mood disorders Sun-sensitive users without extra caution How To Use As a Tea: Use 1 teaspoon herb per cup of freshly boiled water.

Infusion Method: Steep for 10 minutes, then strain. As an Infused Oil: Infuse dried herb into a suitable carrier oil, strain well and use externally. In Salves Or Creams: Use a properly prepared infused oil or extract according to your formulation. Use Guidance: Internal use should be discussed with a qualified practitioner, especially if any medication is used.

Freshness Tip: Store away from light to protect the herb quality. Safety Instructions Avoid during pregnancy Consult a naturopath, qualified herbal practitioner or medical practitioner before taking herbal supplements St Johns Wort can interact with many medicines, including antidepressants, hormonal contraceptives, blood thinners, HIV medicines, transplant medicines, epilepsy medicines and sedatives Do not combine with antidepressants or mood medication unless supervised by a healthcare practitioner May increase sensitivity to sunlight Seek urgent professional help for severe depression, suicidal thoughts, worsening anxiety or serious mood symptoms Patch test before topical use Discontinue use if rash, agitation, digestive upset, photosensitivity or any adverse reaction occurs Keep out of reach of children and pets FAQs Q: What is St Johns Wort traditionally used for?

A: It is traditionally used in mood-support, melancholy, tension and anxious-feeling routines, as well as external skin-comfort preparations. Q: Can St Johns Wort interact with medication? A: Yes, it can interact with many medicines, so professional guidance is important before internal use. Q: Can St Johns Wort be used during pregnancy?

A: No, the source states to avoid using it during pregnancy. Q: Can St Johns Wort be used externally? A: Yes, it is often used in infused oils, salves and creams for minor skin-comfort applications.