Invite Physical + Magical and Emotional Support.
4 fl oz . 120 ml
St. John's Wort has long been held as the herb of the sun. Its radiant energy lifts the spirit while its affect on pain and inflammation soothes the body. Mugwort, long held as the herb of the moon, it opens the realms of connection and intuition while keeping our physical bodies deeply grounded. And Lavender for its soothing, relaxing energy while also bringing an integration of mind and body.
This body oil is only made once per year when the St. John's Wort is in bloom. We infuse the fresh flowers, gathered from our gardens and nearby meadows for one moon cycle. The Mugwort and Lavender are gathered fresh shortly thereafter when their leaves and flowers come into their full potential.
St. Johns Wort is also known for its anti-viral properties and often used in the treatment of shingles, chicken pox and herpes. Combined with Lavender with its antibacterial properties and Mugwort for its affinity to drive herbs deep into the body, this is a wonderful topical treatment viral for skin conditions.
Be sure to keep this product from heat and away from direct sun.
ACTIVE BOTANICALS
St John's Wort is anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, healing, anti-viral, vulnerary, nervine, disinfectant, relaxant, digestive, neuroprotective, hepatic, alterative and anodyne. It has a pain reducing and mildly sedative effect which makes it an effective herb for anxiety, tension, irritability and mild depression along with fibrositis, sciatica and rheumatic pains. St.John's Wort is also used to treat the herpes specific virus which includes cold sores, shingles and genital herpes. Often used topically and internally for these conditions.
Mugwort stimulates movement of blood through the body and supports the nervous system. It has a strong affinity for the moon and is deeply grounding to the physical body while increasing intuition, lucid dreaming and spiritual awareness.
Lavender is analgesic, anti-convulsive, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, hyprotentive, insecticide, nervine, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant, tonic, vermifuge and vulnery. It is used to bring clarity to intuition and increase integration of mind, spirit and body.
*Contains avocado oil.
This is a whole plant infused body oil made with hand-harvested herb grown organically or foraged locally.
USAGE
This is an external product. Add some to your bath or apply directly to wet or dry skin. Allow some time to massage this beautiful oil in, connecting with yourself, spending time showing yourself love and affection. Wrap yourself in a robe and lay down, revelling in self compassion and ritual.
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SELECTED ARTICLES
Study found potent antiviral activity against HSV-1 (herpes) from a methanolic extract of Hypericum mysorense, a methanolic extract of Hypericum hookerianum , and an acetone and chloroform extract of Usnea complanta. Virus yield reduction assays revealed Hypericum mysorense and Hypericum hookerianum as the only plant extracts to offer 100% protection from viral particles.
The antiviral properties of hypericin (SJW) were shown against a large number of viruses including HIV, influenza virus A, herpes simplex, bovine diarrhea virus (BVDV), hepatitis C, duck reovirus, and bronchitis virus. Hypericin (SJW) seems to be particularly effective against enveloped viruses by targeting and modifying viral proteins. This effect is enhanced by light, which not only inactivates the virus, but can also prevent fusion of the virus with the cell membrane of the host.
