Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Saint John's Wort

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Saint John's WortCunningham

Aromatic: Apply to pulse points or blend into massage oils

BenefitsReduces redness

distinct from American spikenard (Aralia racemosa)

Family: Illiciaceae) is a steam-distilled oil from seeds grown in China

BenefitsWith its deeply grounding and sedative-like aroma

and slightly nutty with a soft herbal undertone

and citrusy with a softer character than sweet orange

and lemon-like with light floral undertones

and avoid excessive use during pregnancy

Traditional UseUsed in Southeast Asian cooking and Ayurvedic practices for vitality and digestion

and purifies topical blends without the intensity of other camphor oils

Culinary: Use sparingly to flavor baked goods