St. John’s wort. Simple stems grow up to 50 cm. At the top they are bravely branched. St. John’s wort leaves are smooth with oval shape. The flowers are in an intense yellow color. There are characteristic holes/dots on the petals. For herbal purposes, young shoots and flowers are used. Shoots are cut just before flowering. Flowers are chopped out of the stems or cut the upper parts of the shoots with scissors. It’s best to do it on a sunny morning. Herb and flowers can be dried or created macerates, tinctures and powder. St. John’s wort is like a jewel in the crown of herbs. His health and magical properties have been known for centuries. Although St. John’s wort has ordinary in the name, it rather has nothing to do with ordinary. There is a remedy for stomach problems, insomnia and many other diseases. However, not everyone should use it.
St. John’s wort helps with indigestion and insomnia
St. John’s wort is often used in digestive disorders and liver diseases. Whibly and cholagogic, as well as a relaxant to the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts. It is also used in inflammation of the gastric mucosa and intestines, flatulence and agreement. It also has anti -inflammatory and antibacterial properties. St. John’s wort lifts are used externally for wounds and for rinsing the throat. In addition, St. John’s wort has sedative properties and can be helpful in alleviating the symptoms of depression. However, despite many great properties, not everyone can use them.
Who cannot use St. John’s wort?
St. John’s wort, like any herb must be used in moderation and prudence. Tea, infusion or tincture of this herb will not serve everyone, and some can harm. St. John’s wort may damage some drugs, including contraceptive. In addition, it reduces the concentration of statins, glucocorticosteroids, opiates, sildenafil and losartan. It should not be used by pregnant women and during breastfeeding. In addition, St. John’s wort increases the skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Before we start using St. John’s wort, it is better to make sure that the medicines we take do not enter into a reaction with herbs.
Magic properties of St. John’s wort
The Slavs believed that St. John’s wort has magical properties to protect against evil. The close relationship with sunny herb was to ensure well -being and peace, but also the favor of ghosts. The yellow flowers of St. John’s wort scared the devils and witches. The herb carried with it was distributed mental illness and depressive states. The bouquet from St. John’s wort protected the house from unwanted entities. Smogging with dried herb gave off evil spirits and demons. St. John’s wort was also used for divination. Young women put her herb under the pillow so that their future husband dreamed.
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