Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure St. John's Wort Essential Oil Hypericum Perforatum For Aromatherapy

Botanical Name: Hypericum Perforatum.
Family Name: Hypericaceae.
Common Name: St. John's Wort, Corazoncillo, Hypericum, Goat Weed, Tipton Weed, Klamath Weed, Hypericum.
INCI: Hypericum Perforatum flower Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled.
Parts Used: Flowers.
Note: Middle note.
Odor: Sweet, medicinal, smooth, fruity, discreet, fresh.
Appearance: Red.
Country of Origin: United States.
Blends: Anise (Star), Balsam of Peru, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Black Pepper, Boronia, Caraway, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove, Cocoa, Coffee, Coriander, Cypress, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Frankincense , Galbanum, Labdanum, Lemon, Lime, Liquidambar (Styrax), Mandarin, Mimosa, Myrtle, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Turmeric, Vanilla, Verbena, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Yuzu.

St. John's Wort is a very common plant that grows on roadsides and in sunny fields. It is native to Europe, North Africa and Central Asia, but we find it in many regions of the planet. St. John's Wort has been used for therapeutic purposes for more than 2,000 years. St. John's wort blooms in mid-spring, although in some regions its bloom coincides with the summer solstice, which is why it is called St. John's wort. It is a solar and luminous plant. Its golden yellow color draws attention when we see it bloom along roads and paths.

Many legends are told about this plant and magical properties are attributed to it. One of the most popular uses of the plant was to ward off evil spirits and ward off the devil.

In the Middle Ages it was already known and used to treat afflictive states considered at that time as a state of possession by evil spirits.

St. John's Wort oleate or tincture is more known than the essential oil. Due to the low performance of the plant, this has a somewhat high cost. In phytotherapy, tincture of St. John's wort or the dried plant are highly appreciated for their relief in antidepressant situations.

St. John's Wort essential oil has an interesting but discreet aroma, just like the aroma of the plant. This essential oil contains hypericin, the active principle to which antidepressant properties are attributed and which gives the essential oil its beautiful red color.

*Please note that St. John's Wort essential oil may react with some medications, you should do some research before using this oil.

General Safety Information: Even a small amount is very strong and must be diluted before applying or ingesting. Use small amounts of the essential oil if you have never used it before. Pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding should not use essential oil. Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children.

The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.