St John's Wort Spagyric Tincture
Spagyric tinctures are prepared through an alchemical process that honours the full anatomy of the plant: the spirit, soul, and body. The volatile oils (soul), water & alcohol-soluble components (spirit), and purified mineral salts (body) are individually separated, refined, and then intentionally reunited. The result is a living preparation, not merely an extract, that carries the full life-force and signature intelligence of the plant in an exceptionally bioavailable form.
All of our herbal extracts use organically grown and/or ethically wildcrafted herbs and certified organic food-grade ethanol diluted to specific potencies in filtered and/or distilled rainwater, unless otherwise specified.
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), member of the Hypericaceae family, is widely naturalised across the globe and known for its vibrant yellow, five-petaled flowers that traditionally bloom in synchrony with the Summer Solstice. Hypericum’s delicate leaves, marked with tiny translucent oil glands, famously yield a rich crimson pigment upon extraction. While beloved in herbal traditions, Hypericum has also gained notoriety in places like Australia, where it is considered invasive and carefully managed to preserve native ecosystems.
Traditionally, Hypericum has been used to lift states of melancholia, low mood, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), as well as topically to support the healing of wounds, musculoskeletal injuries, nerve pain, spasms, and viral outbreaks such as herpes simplex.
The name Hypericum comes from the Greek hyperieum, meaning "over an apparition," hinting at an ancient reputation as a guardian herb against malign spirits and misfortune. In keeping with these protective qualities, St. John’s wort has long been woven into Midsummer (Litha) celebrations - fresh sprigs brought into homes for blessing and burned in solstice fires to shield against harm.
The perforated leaves, letting sunlight pass through, reflect its profound doctrine of signatures: a plant that carries the power to draw light into the places where shadow and sorrow linger.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Temperament: warm & dry (3rd degree)
Taste: slightly sweet, bitter & pungent
Organ & System affinity: liver, skin & nervous/digestive/integumentary systems
Broad Actions: restoring, relaxing, astringent (extends to capillaries), stimulating
Herbal actions: thymoleptic, antiviral, hepatic, relaxing nervine (neuromuscular), nervous trophorestorative, vulnerary, hemostatic, mild sedative, mild uterine stimulant [Herbal Action Glossary]
Humors (antipathy): Melancholic/Choleric
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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.
Planetary ruler/s: Sun
Elemental trait/s: Air
Recommended dose: 7 - 30 drops up to 3x/d or as advised by your Herbalist/Spagyrist. Apply under the tongue for rapid absorption. Alternatively, add to 5mL of water. Shake well before use.
1tsp each Sunday when working with the 7 Basics
Ingredients: Fresh & dried St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), undenatured organic ethanol 75% (ACO), crystalline mineral salts of St John’s wort, distilled rainwater
Safety/Disclaimer:
May cause photosensitivity of the eyes and skin when using higher doses. DO NOT use before using a solarium.
AVOID use if taking anti-depressants or drugs metabolised by CYP450 enzyme (consult your medical professional if unsure).
Contraindications may apply with certain herbs & should not be taken concurrently with certain medications, in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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.
Keep out of reach of children.
Store below 30°C