St John's Wort Cut (Hypericum perforatum) - Food Grade Bulk

Name: St John's Wort Cut (Hypericum perforatum) - Food Grade Bulk
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R239.00

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INCI: Hypericum perforatum

St John’s Wort Cut is a bulk dried cut herb from Hypericum perforatum , traditionally used in mood-support, tension, melancholy and anxiety-style wellness routines. It is also used externally in infused oils, salves and creams for bruises, minor burns, varicose-vein comfort, cuts and scrapes. St John’s Wort is a potent herb with significant medication interaction concerns, so internal use should be careful, informed and professionally guided. The bulk format suits experienced herbal makers and external formulation work.

♡ Why we love it: St John’s Wort is a respected traditional herb for mood-support routines and soothing external oil infusions. The bulk format is useful for makers preparing controlled herbal teas, oils, creams and salves.

Also available in a smaller retail size.

Key properties

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Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum
Form: Cut dried herb
Flavour Profile: Green, earthy and mildly bitter
Profile: Traditional mood-support herb and external skin-comfort botanical
Suitable For: Herbal Tea, Infused Oils, Creams, Salves, External Skin-Comfort Preparations And Bulk Herbal Formulation
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light, moisture and strong odours

What it's used for

Bulk traditional mood-support routines
Melancholy, tension and anxious-feeling support under guidance
Smoking-cessation support in traditional herbal use
External infused oils for bruises and minor skin comfort
Salves and creams for cuts, scrapes and irritation-prone areas
Anti-inflammatory-style topical preparations
Controlled herbal tea preparations where professionally appropriate

Who it's for

This Product Is For:

Experienced herbal makers familiar with St John’s Wort cautions
Formulators preparing external oils, creams or salves
Bulk users working under professional guidance
People wanting Hypericum perforatum in a cut herb format

This Product Is Not For:

Pregnancy
Combining with antidepressants, anxiety medication or sedatives unless professionally advised
Use with hormonal contraceptives, blood thinners, HIV medicines, transplant medicines, epilepsy medicines or chronic medication unless professionally advised
Self-treating depression, severe anxiety, suicidal thoughts or mood disorders
Sun-sensitive users without extra caution

How to use

As a Tea: Use 1 teaspoon herb per cup of freshly boiled water.
Infusion Method: Steep for 10 minutes, then strain.
As an Infused Oil: Infuse dried herb into a suitable carrier oil, strain well and use externally.
In Salves Or Creams: Use a properly prepared infused oil or extract according to your formulation.
Use Guidance: Internal use should be discussed with a qualified practitioner, especially if any medication is used.
Bulk Tip: Label clearly because St John’s Wort has important interaction cautions.

Care & safety

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Avoid during pregnancy
Consult a naturopath, qualified herbal practitioner or medical practitioner before taking herbal supplements
St John’s Wort can interact with many medicines, including antidepressants, hormonal contraceptives, blood thinners, HIV medicines, transplant medicines, epilepsy medicines and sedatives
Do not combine with antidepressants or mood medication unless supervised by a healthcare practitioner
May increase sensitivity to sunlight
Seek urgent professional help for severe depression, suicidal thoughts, worsening anxiety or serious mood symptoms
Patch test before topical use
Discontinue use if rash, agitation, digestive upset, photosensitivity or any adverse reaction occurs
Keep out of reach of children and pets

FAQs

Q: What botanical is this St John’s Wort?
A: The bulk listing identifies it as Hypericum perforatum .

Q: What is St John’s Wort traditionally used for?
A: It is traditionally used in mood-support routines and external skin-comfort oils, salves and creams.

Q: Why does St John’s Wort need caution?
A: It can interact with many medicines, including antidepressants and hormonal contraceptives.

Q: Can St John’s Wort be used for severe depression?
A: Severe depression, suicidal thoughts or worsening mood symptoms need urgent professional care.

This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is sourced food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.