St John's wort

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM

Origin : Aroma'Plantes

Distilled part : flowers

Main components :Methyl octane, germacrene D, a-pinene

About the plant :

St. John’s grass was used to treat sores and melancholy. In the Middle Ages it was called «demon-hunter» or «devil-hunter» because it drove away evil spirits. He treated neurological disorders that were considered diabolical during this period, such as anxiety, depression. Millepertuis essential oil is rather rare and expensive because of its low yield.

For your information :

Here is a few properties of St John's wort essential oil:

• It calms allergic itching.
• Analgesic, in case of rheumatic or muscular pain, it reduces cramps and aches as well as pain.
• It will be an ally of choice for athletes.
• Sedative, calms and acts like an anti-depressant.
• Anxiolytic is a mood regulator.

All properties described here are from the bibliography and are provided for information purposes and should not be interpreted as medical prescriptions.

Based on the bibliography :

Ma bible des huiles essentielles, Danièle Festy
Les propriétés physiques et psychiques des huiles essentielles, Dr Paul Dupont
Huiles essentielles chémotypées, A. Zhiri, D. Baudoux, M.L. Breda

Safety precaution:

Product from organic farming certified by FR BIO 10 - Agriculture hors UE

Essential oil for food use

Therapeutic use of essential oils on medical advice .