St. John's Wort Tea

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family named for its bright yellow flowers that were said to bloom for the first time around St. John the Baptist's birthday. The word "wort" means "plant" in Old English.

St. John's wort contains a vast array of chemical compounds. The major chemical components are naphthodianthrones, of which hypericin, pseudohypericin, and hyperforin are the most relevant biologically active compounds. St. John’s wort also contains quercetin, flavones and xanthoids.

St. John's wort is most commonly used for "the blues" or depression and symptoms that sometimes go along with mood such as nervousness, tiredness, poor appetite, and trouble sleeping. There is some strong scientific evidence that it is effective for mild to moderate depression.

For a long time, scientists thought a chemical in St. John's wort called hypericin was responsible for its effects on improving mood. More recent information suggests other chemicals like hyperforin may play a larger role.

Diseases that the St. John's wort can treats

-Enlarged Prostate

-Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)

-Type 2 Diabetes

-Urinary Tract Infection

Many drugs can interact with St. John's wort, and serious drug interactions can occur when certain medicines are used at the same time. Do not take St. John's wort without medical advice if you regularly use other medicines.

Do not take St. John's Wort

-If you are under 18 years.
-If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
-If your skin is very sensitive to sunlight.
-If you are about to have an operation.
-If you have high blood pressure, absolutely do not use the St. John's wort. First treat your high blood pressure. (Click for treatment of your high blood pressure)
-Those who will apply this prescription absolutely should not use doctor prescription or herbal medicines.Do not take St. John's wort with any drugs. Because St. John’s Wort can reduce the effect of the drugs.
-Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you buy this medicine to make sure it is suitable for you.
-They should stay away from smoking and alcohol during the treatment.
-Those who will use this prescription should have left antibiotics 3 days ago and cortisone medications 1 month ago.
-If you take St. John's wort in conjunction with other anti-depressants, your serotonin (i.e. brain chemical that anti-depressants target) levels may rise to an unsafe level. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include tremor, diarrhea, muscle stiffness, decrease in body temperature, death, and extreme confusion.

How to prepare St. John's wort tea?

- if your weight is below 60 kg, drink a glass of St. John's wort tea, on an empty stomach two times daily. ( Place 1 pieces St. John's wort bag or 1 teaspoon of dried St. John's wort inside your teapot.)

- if your weight is over 60 kg, drink a glass of St. John's wort tea, on an empty stomach two times daily. ( Place 2 pieces St. John's Wort bag or 2 teaspoons of dried St. John's wort inside your teapot.)