Mount Athos St John's Wort Oil | St Sava Monastery

 

Mount Athos St John's Wort Oil—St Sava Monastery

St John's Wort oil is an authentic natural product from Holy Mount Athos. With skill and dedication, monks gather the plants and prepare beneficial botanical oils.  

St John's Wort Oil—Properties

St John's Wort oil has been valued from Antiquity to the present day for its many beneficial properties. It is obtained from St John's Wort, one of the most important plants in Greek flora. Tradition attributes antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent and healing properties to it. It is considered useful for wounds, bruises and first-degree burns. It is traditionally used for stomach pain, gastric ulcers, acidity, heartburn, constipation, headaches, haemorrhoids, chills, burns, skin eruptions, spots, eczema, psoriasis, varicose veins, calluses and even insomnia.  

St John's Wort Oil—Directions for Use

For rheumatic discomfort, apply the oil and massage it gently into the affected area. Alternatively, soak a compress with a small amount of oil and apply locally. It is also suitable for a relaxing massage. St John's Wort oil may also be taken internally by mouth. It is traditionally considered beneficial for colitis, painful digestion and other gastric disorders.  

St John's Wort Oil—Dosage

For stomach complaints, the traditional recommendation is one tablespoon every morning. Alternatively, take one teaspoon in the morning before eating and one in the evening before bed for several weeks. For external use: Clean the affected area, apply a sufficient amount of St John's Wort oil and leave it to absorb for 20–30 minutes. Use two or three times daily until the problem improves. Quantity: 100 ml   ⚠️ Warnings

• Consult a doctor before use, particularly if you have high blood pressure.
• Do not use before exposure to sunlight.