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St John's Wort
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division:
Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malpighiales
Family:
Clusiaceae
Genus: Hypericum
Species: H. perforatum
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Binomial name |
Hypericum perforatum |
St John's Wort is one of the best investigated medicinal plants. It has
a combination of elements; foremost among them is “hypericin”. It reacts
with specific chemicals in the brain to temper emotional discomfort, lift
depression, and calm the nerves. St John's Wort is used to relax and
soothe the psyche with minimal side effects. It is widely used as a
herbal remedy for depression.
It is found to be very beneficial
in healing wounds and is especially good for dirty, septic wounds. St
Johns Wort has been used in case of putrid leg ulcers, that noting
heals. Like the leach that was used not too many years ago for wound
cleansing it does not destroy the healthy tissues and healthy cells but it
cleans the dirt out of septic wounds. It helps reduce the inflammation in
septic sores, in boils, in cellulite and lymhangitis.
Health Benefits of St John’s Wort
• It promotes restful sleep.
• It improves capillary circulation.
• St John's Wort relieves
mild to moderate depression and anxiety.
• It increases cardiac
circulation.
• It eases gastrointestinal distress.
• It relieves
discomfort associated with premenstrual syndrome.
• It fights
retroviruses.
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