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The unique therapeutic benefits of St. John's wort may not appear for several weeks, and the remedy must be used for at least a few months to produce lasting effects. This medicinal herb is prescribed for mild to moderate depression and anxiety and is also applied externally to heal wounds and reduce inflammation. In natural medicine, the herb St. John's wort is considered to be the psychological counterpart of arnica, which alleviates physical pain. The benefits can temper emotional discomfort, lift depression and calm the nerves. St. John's wort is also very similar to some types of antidepressant medications. It's believed to raise the concentration of serotonin in the brain and enhance its activity. This neurotransmitter (or chemical nerve messenger) helps to regulate mood. You can also make a tea from this medicinal herb and is known to relax and soothe the psyche without causing sleepiness or addiction. Caution: Avoid overexposure to sunlight and ultraviolet light when taking St. John's wort. Because the hypericin in the herb increases the skin's photosensitivity, a bad sunburn, rash or even blistering could result!
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Preparation of the Tea
In a teapot, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 2 teaspoons of dried St. John's wort. Steep for 10 minutes then filter the tea through a strainer as you pour it into a cup. If desired, add honey to sweeten the beverage to our taste. Drink 1 or 2 cups of the freshly prepared tea every morning and evening, unless instructed to do otherwise by your health practitioner.
Medicinal Tea Blends
Nervous Tension
Use 1 teaspoon of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water. Drink a cup of this tea before going to bed each night for several weeks to calm overwrought nerves, lift depression and help you fall asleep more easily. Make sure you steep the tea for 10 minutes, strain before drinking.
Relieve Coughing Fits
Use 1 teaspoon of this herb mixture per cup of boiling water to soothe irritations of the upper respiratory tract that cause coughing. This tea has proved helpful with bronchitis and whooping cough. Steep for t to 10 minutes, strain before drinking.
Relieve Migraines
Use 1 teaspoon of the mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes, strain. This tea helps dilate blood vessels and improves circulation. If our headaches are triggered by weather, drink the tea whenever you notice the weather is changing.
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