Bedwetting, insomnia, hysteria, menstrual irregularity, stress,
reactions, neuralgia, rheumatism, aches and pains, menstrual cramps, anemia,
headaches, chest congestion, catarrh, nervous conditions, blood purifier,
expectorant, slow healing wounds, blisters, scalds, diuretic, digestion
stimulant, bladder ailments, swellings, stab wounds, shingles, gout,
furuncles and carbuncles, skin ulcers, depression, worms, colic, intestinal
problems, jaundice, thrombosis, phlebitis, embolism or pains following
childbirth, mastitis, skin care for babies, mumps, ear infections, diarrhea,
dysentery, vericose veins, sciatica, minor wounds.
Caution should be noted here, St. John's Wort has sometimes
poisoned livestock. Its use may also make the skin sensitive to light. Taken
internally or externally, hypericin may cause photodermatitis (skin burns)
and photosensitivity when persons are exposed to light. This
photosensitivity or being sensitive to light, means if you use St.
John's Wort, you should avoid exposure to the sun.
Contact dermatitis can be caused by pruning or gathering the plant.
Not recommended for long term use, but safe in short term use. However,
it is safer than some of the medications typically prescribed for anxiety,
depression, and emotional problems.
May be toxic to some people. Should be used with competent medical
supervision.
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St. John's Wort
