Packaging: 40g (or 500g & 1kg), containing the aerial parts of the plant.
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Other Names: St. John's Wort, Balsam, Lichen Herb, Sword Herb, Peric, Turtle Herb, Herb of the Forerunner & Askyron

Properties:
● Analgesic.
● Ideal for anxiety.
● Nerve exhaustion.
● Sciatica and neuralgia pain.
● Tonic for the restoration of the nervous system.
● Stomach ulcers.
● Bronchitis.
● Cough.

Origin: Greece, Imathia region (collected from the Pieria Mountains).

Storage: Store in a cool (5°C – 15°C) and dark place.

Preparation:
Add 1 tablespoon of ground St. John's Wort (or a pinch of unground) to a pot with 2 glasses of water, boil for 5-10 minutes, then strain and drink.

Historical Information:
The name "Herb of the Forerunner" is derived from the fact that the plant is in full bloom on June 24, the feast day of John the Baptist. When the flowers are crushed, a deep red juice appears, which has inspired various legends. This red color symbolizes the spilled blood of Christ. According to another story, the plant originated from the blood of John the Baptist after his beheading.
Doctors in classical Greece and Rome used St. John's Wort to treat wounds. It was highly regarded in the Middle Ages. Paracelsus enthusiastically wrote, "There is no better remedy for wounds in all the lands." In the 18th century, its kidney-strengthening effects were discovered, which are now central to its medicinal use.

Scientifically Proven Applications:
Both the Commission E and ESCOP support the internal use of St. John's Wort for mild to moderate depression. The Commission E additionally recommends external use of oily preparations for injuries and burns. The anti-inflammatory action during external use is likely attributed to the plant's flavonoid content.

The antidepressant action may be due to its effects on brain neurotransmitters, which have been confirmed for many of its active components.