Saint John's Wort Herb - Guan Ye Lian Qiao - Hypericum perforatum - ORGANIC
Latin name: Hypericum perforatum
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: Bulgaria
History/Folklore: Originally this herb was collected during the festival of Midsummer, which was later Christianized as St. John's Feast Day, June 24th. The Pagan traditions of using it to ward off evil spirits also carried over to the Christianized festival, where people place bunches of the herb over religious figures and paintings. This is where the name "Hypericum" comes from. "Hyper" refers to as 'above' and "eikon" meaning 'picture'. This property of the herb was so deeply rooted during the transition of Paganism to Catholicism, which lead to it having the other name of fuga daemonum, which roughly translates to "demon fighter".
It is believed that wearing or taking of this herb gives one courage and strength, but also recognize other magical practitioners. It was used to shed light within dark places, including within the mind and soul, due to the bright yellow of the flower. The Ancient Greeks and Romans both believed it was a symbol of Immortality, and the Romans also saw it as a symbol of royalty and victory.
The oil of the herb, as well as the herb itself, has been used for pain relief and healing of sword wounds since the Middle Ages.
Key Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Antidepressant, Promotes Tissue Repair, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal, Anti-anxiety, Relaxant, Stimulant, Antioxidant
Key Constituents: Hyperforin, Hypericin, Hyperside, Essential Oil, Tannins, Flavonoids, Resins, Glycosides, Carotenes, Pectin, Hyproside
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with afterbirth pains, anxiety/depression, bedwetting in children, blood cleanser, boils/cysts/acne, cancer, cough, gout, headaches, hemorrhage, Insomnia, Jaundice, Lower Back Spasms, Menopause, Painful menstruation, nervous conditions, sciatica, external skin conditions, spasms, tumors, suppressed urination, worms, uterine cramps, worms, wounds, externally applied to varicose veins.
*WARNING* can cause photosensitivity and long term internal use can cause digestive discomforts.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Neutral
Energetics/Flavour: Acrid, Bitter, Astringent
Meridians: LU, SP, HT, UT (Uterus)
Actions:
- Moves Qi and resolves stagnation/stasis
- Calms the Shen
- Expels Phlegm and Relieves Wheezing
- Dredges the Kidneys
- Harmonizes and Promotes Urination
- Dissolves Nodules (removes Stones)
- Astinges and dries Dampness
- Arrest Discharge and Stops Bleeding
- Generates Flesh and Relieves Pain
- Clears Heat and Reduces Inflamation
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