St. John's Wort Herb Oil
Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum
Plant Part: Flowers
Infused In: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Standardization: 20% dry herb/L of oil (i.e., 200 g herb per 1000 ml of oil)
Common Uses: St. John's Wort Herb Oil has antiseptic, antiviral and astringent properties making it desirable for wound applications. Moreover, it can be effective for pain relief and reducing swelling and bruising. St. John's Wort Oil may also be applied to sunburns, insect stings, and varicose veins.
Guidelines:
Tinctures: 1:10 dried flower prepared with 70% ethanol
Creams & Ointments: Max of 15% St. John’s Wort Oil
Compresses: Tincture diluted 3 - 10 times with water
Poultices: Tincture diluted 3 - 10 times with water