St. Johns Wort
🌼 St. John’s Wort – Dried Herb 🌞
A Sunny Herb for Emotional Balance and Nervous System Support
St. John’s Wort is a cheerful, yellow-flowered herb traditionally used to support emotional wellness, relieve mild depression, and ease seasonal mood shifts. With its long-standing reputation for uplifting the spirit and calming the nerves, this herbal ally is especially beneficial for those experiencing emotional fatigue, stress, or low energy.
🌟 Benefits:
🌞 Supports emotional balance and reduces symptoms of mild depression and anxiety
🌿 Helps ease tension, irritability, and mental fatigue
💛 Traditionally used for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and low mood during darker months
🧠 Encourages mental clarity, focus, and nervous system support
🌼 Contains hypericin, a compound thought to support brain chemistry naturally
🫖 How to Brew:
Use 1–2 teaspoons of dried St. John’s Wort per 8 oz of water.
Pour hot water (just off the boil, around 200°F) over the herb.
Steep for 10–15 minutes, covered.
Strain and enjoy 1–2 times daily for emotional support ☕💛
Best taken consistently for 2–4 weeks for noticeable mood support.
⚠️ Who Should Avoid St. John’s Wort:
Those on prescription medications: Especially antidepressants (SSRIs), birth control, blood thinners, or immunosuppressants—St. John’s Wort can interfere with many drugs by affecting how they’re processed by the liver.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women: Not recommended unless under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
Individuals with bipolar disorder: May worsen symptoms or trigger mania—avoid unless advised by a physician.
Those preparing for surgery: Discontinue 1–2 weeks before surgery due to potential interactions with anesthesia and medications.
Always consult a healthcare provider before starting if you're on any regular medication. 🩺
“This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your healthcare provider before beginning any herbal or natural remedy.”