Hypericum Infused Castor Oil

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Our Hypericum (Saint John’s/Joan’s) wort & Castor Body Oil is a synergistic combination of fresh flowering tops of hypericum infused in certified organic castor oil.

Traditionally, topical application of hypericum has been used for nerve pain relief and tissue repair, as well as in treating herpes simplex outbreaks. For maximum potency and quality, we infuse fresh, bruised hypericum in 100% certified organic castor oil (Ricinus communis). Castor oil, known in antiquity as Oleum Cicinum, is nutrient-rich and contains ricinoleic acid. Its warming properties help modulate inflammation and deeper tissue conditions, while also stimulating lymph flow.

  • Certified Organic ingredients

  • Homegrown, locally sourced, ethically wildcrafted

  • Child-safe (topical use only)

  • Bottled in Miron Glass

Our Hypericum (Saint John’s/Joan’s) wort & Castor Body Oil is a synergistic combination of fresh flowering tops of hypericum infused in certified organic castor oil.

Traditionally, topical application of hypericum has been used for nerve pain relief and tissue repair, as well as in treating herpes simplex outbreaks. For maximum potency and quality, we infuse fresh, bruised hypericum in 100% certified organic castor oil (Ricinus communis). Castor oil, known in antiquity as Oleum Cicinum, is nutrient-rich and contains ricinoleic acid. Its warming properties help modulate inflammation and deeper tissue conditions, while also stimulating lymph flow.

  • Certified Organic ingredients

  • Homegrown, locally sourced, ethically wildcrafted

  • Child-safe (topical use only)

  • Bottled in Miron Glass

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Additional Information

Planetary Correspondence: Sun

Elemental Correspondence: Air

Energetics: warm & dry (1st degree) w/ secondary cooling qualities

Herbal Actions (topical): spasmolytic/antispasmodic, relaxing nervine, emollient, inflammatory-modulator, analgesic, antipruritic, antiallergic [Herbal Action Glossary]

Somatic Uses: relaxing constraint, tension & sleeplessness; cooling inflammation & irritation

Esoteric Virtues: love, luck, vigour, dexterity, expunging wrath & bringing grace

Humors (antipathy): Sanguine & Choleric

  • Antipathy in Galenic medicine involved using treatments that possessed qualities opposite to those of the humor associated with the disease. For example, if a patient had a condition characterised by excessive heat, such as a fever, Galenic physicians would prescribe remedies with cooling or cold properties to counterbalance the excess heat. Similarly, if a condition was considered excessively moist, treatments with drying or astringent properties would be employed.

Applications:

Castor oil pack: Soak flannel in warmed oil, place on affected area & apply dry heat source (e.g., heating pad or hot water bottle) for up to 1 hour. Make sure to wash the area afterwards with a baking soda solution to remove the remaining oil and toxins pulled from the skin.

Additional uses:

  • Massage oil

  • Ayurvedic marma therapy

  • Applying to acupressure points - massage in circular motion

To read more about the benefits of herbal body oils & different ways to use them, see the section on Herbal Body Oils within our free resource on fluid extracts.

Ingredients: Fresh Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) flor & fol, castor oil (ACO)

Safety/Disclaimer:

Spot test for allergies.

CEASE USE if irritation occurs.

DO NOT apply if an infection or open wound is present.

DOSE Botanicals does not make any therapeutic claim without consultation. Any information provided above is for educational purposes only. Guidance by a knowledgeable health practitioner is advised prior to use.

Store below 30°C