Gender: Masculine
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Chakra Colour: Violet
Medicinal Properties: St. John’s Wort Powder is used as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, restorative tonic for the nervous system, sedative This bitter tasting herb works on the central nervous system and has been a popular cure for neuritis. It was once given to patients recovering from surgery because of its painkilling properties. It is said to prevent hemorrhages. Antispasmodic, astringent, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, blood purifier, tranquilizer, sedative, vulnerary, aromatic, diuretic, stimulates digestion.
Folk remedy for bladder ailments, stab wounds, shingles, gout, skin ulcers, swellings, depression, or worms. The calming properties have been used quite successfully in treating bedwetting, insomnia, stress reactions, hysteria and other nervous conditions. A tea made from the flowers is good for anemia, headache, insomnia, jaundice, chest congestion, and catarrh, neuralgia, and rheumatic aches and pains. Excellent for pus in the urine.
Tea made from the herb has been used for uterine cramping and menstrual difficulties including irregular menstruation, pains following childbirth, suppressed urine, diarrhea, and dysentery. The oil extract makes a good external application for slow-healing cuts and burns, wounds, sores, bruises, tumors, vericose veins, boils, and other skin problems. It is applied as a liniment or poultice for sciatica, neuralgia and rheumatic pains.
Magical Uses: St. John’s wort could protect from evil eye curses and hexes, according to the old legends. To protect oneself from evil forces, one had to carry it with him everywhere. To prevent a sorcerer from entering the house, people attached some St. John’s wort to the door or hid on the threshold. It was also believed to be able to protect from witches and ghosts. This herb is also used it to protect from evil forces by attaching it under windowsills and doors
Other Names: Amber, Fuga Daemonum (Scare Devil), Goat Weed, Herba John, John’s Wort, Klamath Weed,Sol Terrestis, Tipton Weed
Contraindications: Do not use if you are pregnant or breast feeding. sedatives, antidepressents, medications that increase sun sensitivity, anticoalgulants, any medications that increase serotonin.
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