The character of this herb is bittersweet, cold, and drying. Its components are: glycosides, flavonoids, and rutin (volatile oils, tannins, and resin).

St. John's Wort has been known since ancient times to:

• heal wounds and burns
• relieve pain (analgesic)
• soften inflammation (anti-inflammatory)
• act effectively in cases of nervous system issues as a depressant and tonic
• relieve rheumatic pain and sciatica
• be considered astringent

The active therapeutic substances are found throughout the plant, in the leaves, stems, and flowers collected during the flowering season, in summer. Herbs are and should be treated as medicines. It is recommended to always consult your doctor before taking them.