St. John's Wort Supplements and Formulas
If you’re feeling a bit blue, lift your spirits with St. John’s Wort, the traditional herb for mood and relaxation.
What is St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
St. John's wort is a shrub native to Europe with yellow star-shaped flowers. Although pretty, it’s often considered a weed in the United States. The plant is named after St. John the Baptist since it usually flowers around June 24, St. John’s feast day, the traditional anniversary of his death. At this time it’s reported that red spots appear on the plant’s leaves, representing the blood spilled when John the Baptist was beheaded.
St. John’s wort is one of the most common herbal remedies sold in the United States.
Other names include: Amber, Amber Touch-and-Heal, Demon Chaser, Goatweed, Hardhay, Herbe de la Saint-Jean, Klamath Weed, Rosin Rose, Saynt Johannes Wort, Tipton Weed.
What are the benefits of St. John’s Wort?
St. John’s wort has a history of medicinal use dating back to ancient Greece where it was used for a variety of health issues including the treatment of wounds. Today it is mainly used for:
- Mood
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Sadness
- Fatigue
- Sleep
- Appetite
- Relaxation
What gives St. John’s wort its potency is hyperforin, an active ingredient found in the flowers and leaves of the plant.
How do I take St. John’s Wort?
Botanic Choice offers several options for St. John’s wort including easy-to-swallow capsules, liquid extract, homeopathic pellets and in blends like Stress-Ez. As always, be sure to ask your doctor before adding St. John’s wort or any other supplement to your healthcare routine.
Could St. John’s wort be right for you? Try it and see for yourself!
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If you’re feeling a bit blue, lift your spirits with St. John’s Wort, the traditional herb for mood and relaxation.
What is St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
St. John's wort is a shrub native to Europe with yellow star-shaped flowers. Although pretty, it’s often considered a weed in the United States. The plant is named after St. John the Baptist since it usually flowers around June 24, St. John’s feast day, the traditional anniversary of his death. At this time it’s reported that red spots appear on the plant’s leaves, representing the blood spilled when John the Baptist was beheaded.
St. John’s wort is one of the most common herbal remedies sold in the United States.
Other names include: Amber, Amber Touch-and-Heal, Demon Chaser, Goatweed, Hardhay, Herbe de la Saint-Jean, Klamath Weed, Rosin Rose, Saynt Johannes Wort, Tipton Weed.
What are the benefits of St. John’s Wort?
St. John’s wort has a history of medicinal use dating back to ancient Greece where it was used for a variety of health issues including the treatment of wounds. Today it is mainly used for:
- Mood
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Sadness
- Fatigue
- Sleep
- Appetite
- Relaxation
What gives St. John’s wort its potency is hyperforin, an active ingredient found in the flowers and leaves of the plant.
How do I take St. John’s Wort?
Botanic Choice offers several options for St. John’s wort including easy-to-swallow capsules, liquid extract, homeopathic pellets and in blends like Stress-Ez. As always, be sure to ask your doctor before adding St. John’s wort or any other supplement to your healthcare routine.
Could St. John’s wort be right for you? Try it and see for yourself!
