Helps fight depression and anxiety

Depression is an increasingly common illness associated with a wide range of emotional, cognitive and physical symptoms. These symptoms have a negative impact on everyday life. Most antidepressants have numerous side effects. For this reason, more and more people are turning to nature. St. John's wort oil works as an alternative to chemical antidepressants.

It is used for mild to moderate depression. Research proves that its effectiveness in the fight against depression is due to its slower but, at the same time, longer-lasting effect, compared to classic antidepressant drugs, and most importantly - no side effects. Especially during the colder, dreary months, St. John's wort oil is a perfect stimulant because it eases the symptoms of seasonal depression and improves mood. Mix 3 to 5 drops with carrier oil and massage into temples and back of neck.

Improves mood and increases energy

Acting directly on the brain's olfactory system, inhaling St. John's wort oil can have an immediate positive effect on mood and serve as a mild-acting natural anti-depressant. To improve mood and boost energy levels, diffuse the oil or apply 1 to 3 drops topically to the temples, wrists, back of the neck, or soles of the feet, or add to a warm bath.

Soothes skin irritations and inflammations

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and regenerative properties, St. John's wort oil has the ability to soothe skin irritations and inflammations. It is often used to treat many specific skin imperfections, wounds, injuries, burns and scars. It can help with inflamed, cracked, scaly and dry skin.

Fights wrinkles and aging skin

Topical application of St. John's wort oil can reduce the appearance of signs of aging. Its antioxidant potential suggests benefits against free radicals that cause premature skin aging. In addition, it nourishes and moisturizes the skin and is often used in face creams and serums. Use St. John's wort oil to rejuvenate your skin and enjoy a healthy and glowing complexion. Add 1 to 3 drops of St. John's wort oil to a lip balm, face wash, or lotion to fight wrinkles.

It has an anti-inflammatory effect

St. John's wort essential oil's soothing nature and rich concentration of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents make it ideal for relieving painful arthritis pain, in addition to gout, joint discomfort, and muscle pain. For this reason, the oil is often used for massage for neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatism, arthritis and muscle pain. Athletes often use it for restorative massages of muscles, tendons and tissues. Its topical use reduces pain, helps soothe tired, inflamed, sore muscles and swollen joints, and can inhibit contractions and spasms that lead to cramps. Apply 3 to 5 drops to the affected area or add 5 to 10 drops to a warm Epsom salt bath.

MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF ST. JOHN’S WORT OIL

A clinical study published in Biomolecules 2020 Jun evaluated the chemical composition and immunomodulatory activity of Hypericum perforatum essential oils. It has been reported that the essential oils isolated from the leaves of H. perforatum contain a large amount of sesquiterpenes and that these essential oils are potent inhibitors of human neutrophil responses. In addition, the constituents of the essential oil: germacrene D, β-caryophyllene and α-humulene are also potent inhibitors of human neutrophils. The researchers concluded that suppressing neutrophils has an anti-inflammatory effect. Studies are currently underway to evaluate the potential of St. John's wort oil as a therapeutic agent for various diseases with immune and/or inflammatory mechanisms.

A study on the antibacterial activity of Hypericum perforatum, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, evaluated the antimicrobial activity of St. John's wort oil against a number of bacterial and fungal strains. In the course of research, St. John's wort oil has been reported to possess a wide range of biological and pharmacological effects such as antidepressant effects, wound healing, antiviral and antimicrobial activity. Based on the chemical and pharmacological characteristics of  H. perforatum, the researchers concluded that this species has beneficial therapeutic properties and has the potential to be used as an effective adaptogenic herbal medicine.

An experiment aims to formulate a new phytotherapeutic ointment based on the essential oil of Hypericum perforatum included in the new ointment base. The study of the healing properties of the ointment is carried out in in vivo experimental models of wound healing on rats. Local treatment is carried out daily for 21 days. The results show that the tested new ointment has a significant wound healing effect on skin injuries and is safe to use.

Topical preparations of St. John's wort as oils or tinctures are used to treat minor wounds and burns, sunburns, abrasions, bruises, contusions, ulcers, myalgia, and more. Pharmacological studies support use in these areas.

- Use for aromatherapy in the bath

- Use in a diffuser for positive emotional and mental effects

- Massage in combination with base oil for physical complaints

Basic applications

- Helps with depression

- It reduces the feeling of anxiety

- It helps speed up wound healing

Healing properties

- powerful anti-inflammatory

- healing

- antidepressant

- sedative

- anti-traumatic

SAFETY TIP: St. John's wort essential oil is highly concentrated and should be used with extreme care. Please note that all information is provided for informational purposes and we always recommend prior consultation with a specialist, especially for use in childhood, breastfeeding or if you suffer from chronic diseases! Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, inner ear and other sensitive parts of the body! Keep away from children!

St. John's wort essential oil is absolutely contraindicated for use in combination with sedative drugs and especially with antidepressants, due to a significant strengthening of their action. St. John's wort increases the body's sensitivity to ultraviolet rays! It is not recommended to be used by people with sun allergies, very fair and/or sensitive skin, and before exposure to sunlight!

Attention! St. John's wort essential oil is not red in color. The red dye hypericin of the St. John's wort plant is not contained in the essential oil after the steam distillation process. Red St. John's wort oil can only be obtained by extracting St. John's wort in a fatty oil, e.g. in olive oil. Then it is called macerate. At Essences Bulgaria, we offer only natural essential oils, without mixing them with other oils or substances!

DIY body lotion "Gentle care"

Create your own spa area for harmony and relaxation at home and make a lotion to soothe, nourish and moisturize the skin of your body. Homemade body lotion is one of the easiest DIY recipes. All you have to do is melt the oils and voila in a water bath! You already have a wonderful body lotion.

Mix:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup beeswax
• 1/4 cup shea butter
• 20 tablespoons of vitamin E
• 20 drops of frankincense essential oil
• 20 drops of St. John's wort essential oil
• 20 drops of lavender essential oil

Mix the olive oil, coconut oil, wax and shea butter in a small glass bowl. Put the bowl in a saucepan with a little water and warm over medium heat. Stir to mix well. Store the bowl in a refrigerator for 1 hour or until the mixture hardens slightly. Beat the mixture with a mixer until fluffy and airy. Add vitamin E and essential oils and stir again. Pour the lotion into a lotion bottle or into a glass container.

Ointment for damaged skin

Make yourself a gentle homemade ointment for easier healing of wounds, scars, bruises and bruises. It can be applied at any time, it is suitable for frequent use.

Ingredients:

• 6 s beeswax
• 20 s Shea butter
• 40 s Comfrey in sunflower oil
• 40 s calendula oil
• 15 drops of St. John's wort essential oil
• 10 drops of lavender essential oil

Melt the beeswax and shea butter in a water bath, then add the other base oils and mix well. Remove the mixture from the heat and add the essential oils. Pour into a container of your choice.

Aroma blend "Anti stress and fatigue"

If you experience anxiety and anxiety, try this aroma composition. It has a calming effect in states of stress and depression, has a tonic and invigorating effect, has a beneficial effect on sleep and has relaxing properties.

Use a diffuser or aroma lamp and mix:

• 2 drops of St. John's wort essential oil
• 2 drops of bergamot essential oil
• 2 drops of sweet orange essential oil

Regenerating and rejuvenating face oil

Use this anti-aging aroma composition to strengthen, nourish and restore facial skin, brighten it and give it a youthful look.

Mix:

• 30 ml cold-pressed jojoba or rosehip oil
• 2 drops of St. John's wort essential oil
• 2 drops of immortelle essential oil
• 2 drops of rose Damascena essential oil

Relaxing bath blend

Do you want to relax after a busy day's work? Try this homemade recipe for a relaxing bath with St. John's wort oil. It will help you get rid of fatigue and nervous tension, relax muscles and improve the condition of your skin.

Mix:

• 1 cup Epsom salt
• 3 drops of St. John's wort essential oil
• 3 drops of lavender essential oil
• 2 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil
• 2 drops of frankincense essential oil