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St. John's WortAromatic, astringent, resolvent, expectorant and nervine. Used in all pulmonary complaints, bladder troubles, in suppression of urine, dysentery, worms, diarrhoea, hysteria and nervous depression, haemoptysis and other haemorrhages and jaundice. Restorative tonic for the nervous system, sedative, blood purifier, tranquilizer, nervine, diuretic, and helps stimulate digestion. This bitter tasting herb works on the central nervous system and has been a popular cure for neuritis. It was once given to patients recovering from surgery because of its painkilling properties. Folk remedy for bladder ailments, shingles, skin ulcers, swellings, depression, or worms. The calming properties have been used quite successfully in treating bedwetting, insomnia, stress reactions, hysteria and other nervous conditions. An oil extract can be taken for stomachache, colic, intestinal problems, and as an expectorant for colds and/or congestion in the lungs. A tea made from the flowers is good for anemia, headache, insomnia, jaundice, chest congestion, and catarrh, neuralgia, and rheumatic aches and pains. St. John's Wort OilSt. John's Wort Oil is an effective massage oil for relief of sciatica, arthritis and back pain. It is also an effective remedy for glandular swellings, and for minor burns and contusions.
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