{ These notes are adopted (and "cribbed")
			from Michael Vertolli’s class notes.
			Michael Vertolli is my herb teacher
			and a wonderful source of information
			on diverse aspects of alternative medicine.
			Email:lharmony@aracnet.net }


Primary Properties of St. Johnswort:

	Nervine relaxant (mild sedative),
	anti-depressant,
	astringent,
	general vulnerary (wound healer),
	nervine vulnerary,
	styptic (stops bleeding).

Secondary Properties of St. Johnswort:

	Anti-viral,
	anti-bacterial,
	anti-inflammatory,
	mild analgesic,
	mild diuretic,
	mild emmenagogue.

Primary Organ Systems effected by St. Johnswort:

	Nervous system,
	epithelial tissues

Secondary Organ System effected by St. Johnswort:

	Circulatory system,
	immune system,
	female reproductive system.

Primary Uses of St. Johnswort:

	Nervousness, tension, anxiety,
	insomnia, depression, neurosis,
	neuralgias, fibrositis, sciatica,
	general nerve inflammation and/or damage;
	tinnitis,
	externally: wounds (especially with nerve damage),
	bruises, burns, bleeding.

Secondary Uses of St. Johnswort:

	Hemorrhoids, varicose veins;
	ulcers and inflammation of the digestive tract;
	rheumatic pain and inflammation.

Contraindications:

	Michael says that while he knows of
	no official contraindications
	he "would not recommend prolonged use
	of St. Johnswort during pregnancy."


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