The balm is also known in Latin as Hypericum Perforatum (St.Johns Wort) is one of the strongest and most effective plants used in skin diseases, especially through its regenerative and healing action. It is placed on open or old wounds, in skin diseases and in inflammations. It can also be swallowed as a treatment for stomach ulcers. This particular herb is a treasure of Greek nature but requires special treatment because it is quite sensitive. We extract it by cold pressing in a special oil mixture, which gives it its light reddish color.
Herb characteristics
St. John's wort is known to all of us as Hypericum perforatum, swordwort, Forerunner herb, St. John's Wort or turtlewort.
It is an evergreen plant with a height of up to 80 points – 1 meter and belongs to the Hypericaceae family. It is native and we will find it in the Mediterranean countries, the rest of Europe, Africa, the Asian continent and in many places across the planet. In our country there are several different species of Hypericum and most of them are endemic.
The plant can grow even in the poorest, dry and rocky soils, and is recognized by its yellow flowers, which consist of 5 petals, while the central part of the flower includes the stigmas that give the characteristic red color to the balsamic oil or infusion.
The useful parts of the plant used are the flowers, which should be collected with the first cool drops of dawn, when their oils are at their highest concentration.
History of St. John's wort
It is said that the herb got its name, Hypericum, because in ancient times it was used to decorate temples and during religious ceremonies it was placed on the icons (hyper – icon = on the image).
St. John's wort was valued by the famous herbalists of ancient Greece, Hippocrates, Dioscorides, Pliny and Galen, with whom they treated burns, joint pain, improved blood flow and used it as a tonic in the recovery process.
It has been used for embalming and this is one of the reasons it is also called balsam.
Ingredients
Natural Mountain St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) drugs, Extra Virgin olive oil.
Chemical composition of Hypericum perforatum
- 7% flavonoids in the stems – 12% in the flowers. The flavonoid content includes 1.6% rutin, and in smaller proportions quercetin, luteol and myricetin.
- 2 – 4.5% Hyperforin, one of the most active components of St. John's wort responsible for the herb's antidepressant properties. Hyperforin is unstable in the presence of light and oxygen.
- 0.05 – 0.09% essential oils (2- methyloctanes, α-β-pinenes, α-terpineol and traces of myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene).
- 5 – 12% tannins
Additional compounds it contains to a lesser extent are acids (stearic, myristic, nicotinic, palmitic), carotenoids, choline, pectin, hydrocarbons and long-chain alcohols.
Some amino acids such as leucine, cysteine, glutamine, lysine and GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) have also been isolated from the herb.
Instructions for Use
Balsamic oil is prepared by soaking the flowers in a carrier oil, e.g. almond oil or sunflower oil, with the most traditional recipe being pure virgin olive oil.
It effectively treats colds, neuralgia, tendon injuries and neck pain.
It combines well with lavender and chamomile essential oil to relieve sunburn by reducing skin temperature.
It soothes the nervous system and reduces emotional fluctuations during menopause.
The oil is suitable for those who need to balance the solar plexus (external application) and get rid of possible accompanying symptoms of digestive disorders, stomach and intestine.
According to Chinese medicine, St. John's wort oil, when applied to specific parts of the body, removes unnecessary heat and purifies the blood from toxins. It regulates the vital energy Qi, the liver and calms the mind from phobias and sadness.
Useful tips
- The oil is intended for external use. - Its use should be avoided during pregnancy, breastfeeding and by young children.
- After using the oil, avoid exposure to the sun.
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