St John's Wort Herb (Hypericum perforatum)
Description
A herbal food supplement
BOTANICAL NAME
Hypericum perforatum
COMMON NAMES
St John's Wort, Hypericum
FAMILY
Hypericaceae
DESCRIPTION
Traditionally used to support those experiencing low mood.
PART SUPPLIED
The loose chopped dried herb.
AVAILABLE AS
100g / 500g Pouch. Not currently available to customers in the EU.
SUITABLE FOR
Vegetarians and vegans.
DIRECTIONS
Infusion: 1 to 2 teaspoons of herb (2 to 4 g) to a cup of cold water. Pour boiling water over the herb and leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Flavour with lemon, ginger or honey if desired. Drink 3 times a day unless otherwise told by a medical herbalist.
The herb can be added as a flavouring to gin, vodka and other infusions.
CAUTIONS
Do not use during laser or ultraviolet phototherapy.
Maximum of 12g per day may be taken as a powder or capsules. Not all herbs are suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, or taking any medication. If in doubt, please ask us, your medical herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
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