{"product_id":"st-johns-wort-1-2-ppc","title":"St John's Wort 1:2 (PPC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHypericum perforatum.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt John’s Wort is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003ewarming, uplifting, and nerve-regenerating herb\u003c\/strong\u003e, historically used across \u003cstrong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003eEurope for mood support, nerve pain, and wound healing\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is well-known for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003emild to moderate depression, seasonal affective disorder, and emotional burnout\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping to lift mood and reduce tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts nerve-calming and anti-inflammatory properties make it useful for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3103\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003esciatica, neuralgia, shingles, and post-viral nerve damage\u003c\/strong\u003e, while its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eantimicrobial and wound-healing effects\u003c\/strong\u003e benefit \u003cstrong data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eburns, muscle strains, and tissue repair\u003c\/strong\u003e. St John’s Wort also enhances \u003cstrong data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003eliver detoxification, digestion, and circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e, while providing \u003cstrong data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3366\"\u003egentle cooling relief for nerve-related discomfort\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePPC Fresh Plant Tincture (FPT) range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Made from fresh plants and processed within hours of harvest (vs traditional extracts which are made from dried herbs)\u003cbr\u003e• Australian grown \u0026amp; 100% Certified organic by ACO\u003cbr\u003e• Full herb traceability and known provenance for all products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt John’s wort was traditionally used for damaged nerve endings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-inflammatory, nervine tonic, antiviral, astringent, hepatic, antiproliferative, antispasmodic, relaxing nervine, nervous system trophorestorative, anxiolytic, antidepressant, vulnerary, alterative, anodyne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    Mild to moderate depression and to reduce the risk of relapse, anxiety, stress, burnout, exhaustion, chronic fatigue syndrome (where there is a viral infection with concomitant depressive symptoms), seasonal affective disorder, premenstrual syndrome, perimenopausal and menopausal women with psychological symptoms, anxiety and depression associated with irritable bowel syndrome\u003cbr\u003e•    Nerve pain, nerve entrapment in osteoarthritis, sciatica, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches\u003cbr\u003e•    Gastrointestinal conditions such as oesophagitis and peptic ulcers, liver stagnation\u003cbr\u003e•    Viruses including herpes viruses such as cold sores and shingles, Graves' disease (caused by virus)\u003cbr\u003e•    Topically to treat burns, injuries, allergic dermatitis, psoriasis, muscle pain, bacterial vaginosis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnergetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeutral (can be warming and cooling), drying. Taste is slightly bitter, pungent, sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in Pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice St. John’s wort is not recommended in pregnancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people, particularly fair skinned people, find that taking St. John’s wort (especially hypericin standardised extracts) causes photosensitivity although this is unlikely at therapeutic doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. John’s wort is infamous for its known effects on pharmaceutical drugs. It increases the metabolic pathways used by many prescribed drugs thus reducing blood levels of these drugs which may lead to loss of therapeutic effect and potentially render them ineffective. Please see the full monograph for a detailed list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnolia, Saffron, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Rhodiola, Oats, Seed, Oats Green, Rosemary\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PPC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45605851103428,"sku":"Hypericum perforatum (Organic) (Fresh)","price":0.18,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9374\/5348\/files\/PPCFPT500mLBottleBlanksm.jpg?v=1745899810","url":"https:\/\/innerbloomdispensary.com.au\/products\/st-johns-wort-1-2-ppc","provider":"Inner Bloom Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}