Ragusa – St. John’s wort oil, the uses that not everyone knows and how to prepare it. Here is what it is and the recipe for the preparation of St. John’s wort oil. St. John’s wort (also called St. John’s wort because it is harvested mainly on June 24) is a herbaceous plant native to Europe whose flowering tops and to a lesser extent the leaves are used. From the flowers of St. John’s wort, harvested at the end of June, an oleolite is obtained (oily macerate of fresh or dried plants placed in a glass container, covered with oil and left to macerate) with an intense red color that is used directly on the parts to be treated . St. John’s wort oil is a natural remedy with antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal, healing, antiseptic (antiviral and antifungal), antibacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anesthetic,

It can be used externally in the form of oleolite and creams, ointments or internally by ingesting the oil or tablets containing the active ingredients:
externally (topical use) it is used for its anti-inflammatory, healing and antiseptic properties for sunburn, burns, sunburn, joint pain and swelling (bruises, sprains, gout and rheumatism), skin spots, psoriasis, dry skin of the face and body, pressure sores, stretch marks, scars, acne marks, chapped hands, skin or mucous membrane injuries, gingivitis, hemorrhoids, insect bites, red skin from diaper, cold bruises. Just apply the oil on the injured part, even on open wounds, 2-3 times a day or as needed. In case of joint pain, the oil is applied by massaging to facilitate its absorption and alleviate the pain. There are no contraindications for the topical use of Hypericum oil in pediatric age and in

Hypericum oil: how to prepare it: recipe
The most ancient recipe for the preparation of St. John’s wort oil involves the manual harvesting of the flowers, on land far from traffic and located in uncontaminated areas. The still fresh flowers should be placed in an airtight glass jar, and covered with olive or sunflower oil. The container is closed and exposed to the sun for about 1 month. After a few days the oil takes on an intense ruby ​​red color. It is necessary to invert the jar from time to time in order to optimize the extraction of the active ingredients. After the time of exposure to the sun, all the oil is recovered, filtering it with a thin cloth, and then poured it into a dark glass bottle that always has an airtight seal. The action of St. John’s wort oil on burns. For the properties of St. John’s wort oil to be carried out to the maximum, it is good to apply it directly on the sores caused by burns on which it is able to completely eliminate the pain after a few minutes and as long as the sore is covered with St. John’s wort oil the pain does not reappear. The healing of injuries, even the most serious ones, occurs very quickly and without the wrinkling typical of burn scars. But let’s see how it works on a case-by-case basis.

In first-degree burns, such as sunburn, a couple of applications of St. John’s wort oil are usually enough to fix the problem. For second degree burns, characterized by the formation of water bubbles, St. John’s Wort oil prevents necrosis of the raised skin, stops the exudation process that leads to the rapid growth of blisters, thanks to the action of hypericin on the circulation damaged capillary and allows the regeneration of injured tissues, without these ever coming into contact with the outside and therefore with bacteria. This is due not only to the antibacterial action of the active ingredients contained in hypericum, but also to the fact that the raised epidermis does not detach until the underlying part is completely healed. In third degree burns: blisters do not form because the skin has been burned. In this case, St. John’s wort oil fully manifests its vessel protective properties and decreases vessel permeability by stopping the exudation of burned areas which, in severe cases, affect a large surface area of ​​the body and represent the main cause of death. The healing is fast without wrinkling, while the sores do not become infected

Hypericum oil: as a beauty remedy
Among other characteristics, Hypericum oil is a beauty ally. It is used against skin aging, to counteract dryness, to lighten skin spots, to reduce scars (acne marks and stretch marks) or as an after-sun for its soothing properties. The active ingredients of the oil are able to restore elasticity to the skin, improve its appearance, stimulate cell regeneration and its antioxidant action. It is useful for more or less marked wrinkles. St. John’s wort oil is often used as an ingredient in wrinkle creams. Due to its emollient properties it is a valid natural remedy if you want to restore shine and softness to the scalp. Thanks to its properties it is probably the natural anti-wrinkle “cosmetic”,

Hypericum oil: another easy recipe for preparation
How to make Hypericum oil: put about 30 g of fresh flowers in a glass jar and add 100 ml of extra virgin olive oil if possible. Leave to macerate in the closed jar for about 20-30 days, placing it in the sun and turning the jar from time to time. After this time, filter the oil using a clean cotton cloth or gauze and store in a dark glass bottle or jar, closed and protected from sunlight.
Hypericum oil: natural remedy against folliculitis
Folliculitis, as already mentioned, can be caused by aggressive shaving and waxing. In these cases, St. John’s wort oil is effective. The presence of tannins, flavonoids and carotene gives it restorative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits. In order to avoid the disorder, before hair removal it is recommended to gently cleanse the skin and carry out a scrub that eliminates dead cells and impurities.