St. John's Wort

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(Hypericum perforatum)
Supports healthy skin, nerves, veins and may soothe stress, minor bruising, wounds and trauma.

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St. John's Wort
Hypericum perforatum

Plant Origin: USA
Method: Steam distillation from flowering tops
Cultivation: Grown using organic methods
Chemical Family: Monoterpene, Sesquiterpene
Aroma: Balsamic, earthy, herbaceous
Note (Evaporation Rate): Middle

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis Lot #105
2-methyloctane 36.69%
alpha pinene 24.19%
beta pinene 4.84%
beta caryophyllene 8.65%

Safety Information
Children: Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Therapeutic Uses
St John's Wort essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Anxiety
Astringent
Burns, minor
Bruises, including muscular
Concussion
Edema
Fibrocystic
Glands, enlarged
Gout
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation
Injury
Joint, minor aches and pain
Muscles, bruises
Nerves
Neuralgia
Pain
Sciatica
Shock
Sores
Spinal injury, irritation
Stress
Sunburn
Swelling
Tension
Traumatic shock
Ulcers
Uplifting
Varicose Veins
Viral infections
Wounds

Hopewell Essential Oil Blends Containing St. John's Wort
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Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil.

Since St. John's Wort does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:

2-3% for daily application

Up to 25% for short-term use

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: St. John's Wort is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much.Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application. Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D wrote in The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils (p. 133) that 1-3 drops orally may be slightly euphoric.
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Testimonies
The following anecdotal testimonies have not been reviewed by the FDA.
The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease.
Information shared on the HEO website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice given by your trusted health care provider.
We believe that essential oils are provided by the Lord to support our health and well-being.
The Lord is our wisdom, protector and healer.
(Genesis 1:29-30, Ezekiel 47:12)

1. St. John's Wort is a powerhouse for clients I see with chronic pain, and it has numerous therapeutic effects beyond pain issues, as it also has antiviral and antiseptic properties. I blend it with Lemon, Eucalyptus citriodora and Birch and used it infused Arnica oil, Hemp and Emu as the carrier. - Tessa

Safety
Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

References
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, page 313.

Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, 2014, page 144.

Wildwood, Chrissie, Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Bloomsbury Publishing, 1996, page 39.

Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016, page 525.

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