Our St. John’s Wort Tincture contains fresh St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) flowering tops cultivated in our gardens in Mount Shasta, California and organic cane alcohol.  

St. John’s wort has long tradition as a folk remedy and many medicinal virtues. It is a nervous system restorative and can calm nervousness, anxiety and agitation. As a nerve specific remedy, it alleviates nerve pain by reducing rapid nerve firing, and is one of the few herbs that can heal and regenerate damaged nerve tissue. St. John’s wort can be used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel, sciatica, shingles, and pinched nerves.  

St. John’s wort is embodied sunshine and as a mood elevator, it acts as a mild anti-depressant, alleviating seasonal or minor depression as well as stress and anxiety. A powerful antiviral, St. John’s wort inhibits viral replication and can reduce and relieve symptoms associated with herpes family viruses. In addition, St. John’s wort also has a powerful action on the liver. As a liver tonic, it can support detoxification pathways, stimulate digestive secretions and aid assimilation of nutrients.

St. John’s wort can also aid in restoring hormone balance and reducing symptoms and conditions associated with a high estrogen burden. It supports the liver’s detoxification of and the body’s metabolism of estrogen. Making it an excellent herbal ally for women with hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and other conditions associated with high estrogen like fibroids, endometriosis, irregular cycles and endometrial hyperplasia.