St Johns Wort

St. John’s Wort is a perennial herb well known for its anti-depressant properties and to cure depression and insomnia naturally.  It is the best home remedy for curing anxiety or any form of panic attacks.

Where did this herbal plant get its name?  Its genus name hypericum was derived from the Greek words hyper meaning above and eikon meaning picture.  Its name was derived from the traditional flower harvesting and gathering every St. John’s Day done on the 24th of June annually.  It has been used in ancient Greece for many of its medicinal value.

Native Americans have also used St. John’s Wort as an abortifacient.  Other properties of St. John’s Wort widely enjoyed and taken advantaged of are its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and astringent properties. It can cure throat infections and swelling.  It is also known to cure acne and other facial problems such as pimples and blackheads.  It also has extracts that can be used as coloring dyes in different kinds of food.  Its herbal tea making capacities has been enjoyed by many ages and by different countries also.

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In the ancient times it was believed that these herbs had the power to ward off evil by hanging them outside the window’s during St. John’s Day.  Now, it is used to ward off depression and other forms of diseases.

Believe it or not, St. John’s Wort is a powerful herb used as a treatment for depression. In some countries, it is being prescribed as a medicine for mild depression.  The extracts are usually manufactured that can be made into capsules and tablets sold in different pharmaceutical outlets. These also come in the form of tea bags known to calm down the nerves.  Other medicinal uses include antibacterial properties that kill and eradicate certain strands or bacteria that attacks the immune system.  It is also been proven to decrease alcohol intake or consumption.

St. John’s Wort can also be cut, dried and boiled to serve as an herbal tea that is responsible for calming the nerves.  It also prevents suffering from panic attacks and serves as a mood enhancer.

It has also been proven to relieve suffering women from the pain of menstrual cramping and pain.  It also reduces menopause discomfort in women as well.

A word of caution though is that St. John’s Wort is not for everyone.  Make sure that you consult your doctor first before you apply it internally or externally.  It is not a cure for severe manic depression and not recommended for those who are pregnant, nursing, suffering from HIV/AIDS or suffering from high blood pressure.