HOW TO MAKE ST. JOHN'S WORT TINCTURE

St. John's Wort is a wild weed that grows in nearly every region. It is helpful for many common ailments and is especially supportive of the nervous system. It's incredible healing for burns and small wounds. Find out how to make an herbal tincture of this summer plant, as well as its benefits and uses.

St. John's Wort is a bright red tincture that is useful for supporting nervous system issues such as stressful times, neuralgia, tension headache, and even topically for pain. It's one of my favorite go-to healing plants.

St. John's Wort is often used by people who experience seasonal sadness in the wintertime, as it helps boost the emotions and helps with brain chemistry.

Contraindications: St. John's Wort interacts with many different drugs and pharmaceuticals, so be sure to do your research before using St. John's Wort if you are on medication or pregnant/nursing. Avoid if you are taking medication for mental health issues unless you get approval from your doctor.

You can find out how to forage St. John's Wort on my Facebook page, Practical Herbs with Heidi in a video there. I'd love to have you join us, too!

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[dwighthuffman]

Such a great help my little mother needs this and others I know I found some on my property, and thanks to you I will be able to help them. Thank you again and God bless!!!

[carmenwilley]

Thank you!! I’m going out to harvest some St. John’s wort now!
Your cherries look amazing! I planted my first two trees last fall. How old are your trees and how many do you have? I would love to see them.

[kathleenmueller]

Thank you Heidi great sharing of tips and knowledge.

[christiesilva]

Hi can you use the st.john that sells at stores (usual for tea) or does it have to be the fresh plant? Thanks

[TamiJohnson-uqnu]

I just received my dried st john's wort but i didn't read enough to see that everyone seems to only use fresh st john's wort. what can i do with the dried??? Please help

[tgaf]

Do you let it sit in a warm dark place for 4-6 weeks or a cool, dark place? Thank you!

[christiesilva]

Hi do you wash the plant st.johns first, or harvest as it is? Thanks

[christiesilva]

Hi do you put only alcohol into the jar or do put some water also, thank you

[PaintsandGlitter]

Hi Heidi, I am interested in this herb, and have a plant in my garden. It has the flower, the berry, and it's labeled "st. John's Wort", however, it does not have the red oil when rubbing on the flower or leaves. Also, it appears the leaves are more like shrubbery, not soft, as the ones you show in this video. I'd like to know if it's a hybrid, and if it's something to stay away from? Thanks!

[littlehouseinthebigwoods]

How much of this tincture do I take daily for anxiety and depression? Also how do I use the olive oil tincture versus the alcohol tincture?Thanks for the video :-)

[danruinsfood]

I just discovered this weed is st. John's wort! It has been growing all over the property! Wow! We don't even water it.

[christiesilva]

Hi can you use pure alcohol that sells in pharmacy cause here whre i live the vodca only has 45% of alcohol...thanks

[icesus]

I started a tincture but may have e used too many stems. Can I strain the alcohol and use it for a second batch? It’s been a week?

[herbpeddler]

Are only fresh herbs used in tinctures? Dried herbs are for salves and teas?

[joannamitchell]

How does one go about dosing the tincture?

[johnmondschein]

After my tinture is finned and used 100
Proof50%..alcohol 50%
Water....
Can I evaporate or heat the alcohol to TO172 degrees to steam out the alcohol.
OR.JUST LET IT SET OUT FOR NATERAL EVAPETATION OF THE ALCOHOL..
For a non alcohol

[shabnamjaffri]

Can we make tincture without alcohol because we don’t consume alcohol thanks

[madhatterwhitby]

After the 6 weeks and its turned red, do you strain all the flower out & just keep the red tinkture ? If so does the half teaspoon taste like vodka?..Thank you

[evelyndehardetxrealtor]

How do you make with the dried herb i got from Starwest?

[debram]

Another great video. Thank you! This will be the first time a make a tincture with SJW.