{"product_id":"st-johns-wort-tincture","title":"St John's Wort Tincture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSt. John’s Wort is a nervine that is useful for the pain\u003cbr\u003eassociated with skin disease. It can be used topically or\u003cbr\u003einternally. It is also useful for cases where anxiety or stress\u003cbr\u003eare contributing factors.\u003cbr\u003eAs a nervine, St. John’s Wort is useful for the pain associated\u003cbr\u003ewith urinary tract illnesses such as interstitial cystitis.\u003cbr\u003eSt. John’s wort is a good antiviral. It also works as an\u003cbr\u003eexpectorant and antispasmodic for irritated lungs. One of the\u003cbr\u003enice things about St. John’s Wort is that it does not enhance\u003cbr\u003ecytokine activity. So it’s useful and safe even in the\u003cbr\u003edangerous influenza strains.\u003cbr\u003eA tincture or infused oil of the fresh plant is useful topically\u003cbr\u003efor irritated skin or local nerve pain like carpal tunnel\u003cbr\u003esyndrome or sciatica\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name: Hypericum perforatum\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Hypericaceae\u003cbr\u003eCommon Names: St. John’s Wort, Hypericum, Klamath weed,\u003cbr\u003eTipton's weed, Goatweed, Chase-devil, Amber touch-and-heal\u003cbr\u003eHardhay, Grace of God\u003cbr\u003eParts used: flowering tops\u003cbr\u003eHerbal Actions: mild antispasmodic, antiviral, mild expectorant,\u003cbr\u003enervine\u003cbr\u003eSafety: Safe during pregnancy, but safety during lactation is\u003cbr\u003eunknown.\u003cbr\u003eThis herb should not be combined with antidepressant\u003cbr\u003epharmaceuticals, protease inhibitors or other pharmaceutical\u003cbr\u003edrugs, because Saint John’s wort can decrease their overall\u003cbr\u003eeffectiveness. Don’t combine St. John’s wort with mental\u003cbr\u003ehealth pharmaceuticals of any kind.\u003cbr\u003eOpiate addicts taking methadone shouldn’t use St. John’s\u003cbr\u003ewort because it decreases blood methadone levels and may\u003cbr\u003ecause withdrawal symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eIt may increase the effect of narcotic sleep aids and decrease\u003cbr\u003ethe effect of barbiturate sleep aides.\u003cbr\u003eDon’t use St. John’s wort on people who are psychotic,\u003cbr\u003eschizophrenic or who are taking antipsychotic or anti-\u003cbr\u003eschizophrenic medications. It makes them manic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tinctures are alcohol extracts of herbs. They act a little more quickly in the body and are very portable. Tinctures can be taken alone or mixed with a little juice or water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Servings for Humans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTinctures for Adults: 1\/4 to 1 teaspoon 2-3 times daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDO NOT use herbs on children without consulting a physician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been verified by the FDA and is only referenced here as a fun fact and\/or for historical commentary, is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNone of these items or statements are approved by FDA. Consult your physician before taking any supplement. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. All information here is for entertainment and educational purposes only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yah-weh's Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"St John’s Wort","offer_id":48638511579293,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8206\/7101\/files\/st_johns_wort.jpg?v=1783812173","url":"https:\/\/yahwehsapothecary.com\/products\/st-johns-wort-tincture","provider":"Yahweh's Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}