Herb Pharm - St. John's Wort - 1oz

Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum

Actions: Increases life and potentiates effects of neurotransmitters. Nerve tonic; mild sedative and antidepressant. Antiviral against HIV and hepatitis C. Vulnerary (especially to inflamed or injured nerves).

Uses: Nervous debility, anxiety and mental depression; anorexia. Nerve injury, inflammation and pain: brain concussion, shock or injury of spine or soreness of spinal area; sciatica; multiple sclerosis; shingles (taken internally and topically). Topically to treat trauma soreness, wounds, bruises, contusions and shingles.

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 5 times per day. Topically apply full-strength extract if well tolerated, or dilute with 1 or 2 parts water.

Cautions: Avoid intense or prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light while taking St. John's Wort extract.