St. John's wort - herb 100 g

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a perennial plant that can reach up to 100 cm in height. It is commonly found in Europe, including Poland, where it grows in meadows, roadsides, or pastures, especially in well-sunlit areas. It is characterized by small, yellow flowers and tiny leaves. The herbal raw material consists of St. John's Wort herb collected along with the flowers, which is rich in a range of active substances such as hypericin, flavonoids, anthocyanidins, essential oils, phenolic acids, organic acids, phytosterols, tannins, and a large amount of vitamin C. This plant was valued already in ancient times, where ancient scholars described it as a herb soothing the nerves and bringing relief to the soul.

St. John's Wort shows a broad spectrum of health-promoting activities. It can be used to prepare infusions, tinctures, or oil extracts, which, depending on the form of application, can exhibit various properties:
- **Infusions** positively affect metabolism and stimulate digestive processes.
- **Tinctures** can improve mood, relieve nervous tension, add energy, and motivate to act.
- **Oil extracts (compresses)** serve to soothe, regenerate, and care for the skin.

**Ingredients:**
- 100% St. John's Wort herb.

St. John's Wort is handpicked from wild locations in the Greater Poland region and is available in cut or ground form as the highest quality raw material. The country of origin is Poland.

**Recommended use:**

- **Cut herb:** To prepare an infusion, pour 200 ml of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of herb, leave to infuse covered for 20 minutes, and drink 2-3 times a day before meals.
- **Ground herb:** The powder can be used to prepare a tincture or oil extract, or be taken orally by pouring half a teaspoon of ground herb with hot water and drinking after cooling along with the sediment.

**Storage method:**
Exposure to sunlight should be avoided while using St. John's Wort. Store the product out of reach of children, in a dry and cool place, protected from direct sunlight.

**Contraindications:**
The product is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.