What is LaDrome St John's Wort Fresh Plant Extracts used for?
St John's Wort or St John's Wort flowers at the summer solstice. The small, golden-yellow flowers leave a red mark on the fingers when pressed, and have a distinctive scent. The leaves seem to be perforated with "a thousand holes", hence the Latin name. St. John's Wort oil, obtained by macerating flowers and flowering tops in vegetable oil, is a lovely red color and is recognized for soothing sunburns, moisturizing and relieving spinal pain.
St. John's Wort's main active ingredient is hypericin. Hypericin gives St. John's Wort a regulating and soothing action on the nervous system and an anti-spasmodic effect on the intestinal tract. LaDrome Millepertuis Extraits de Plante Fraiche 100ml is recommended to combat mild depression and low mood, dark thoughts, lack of energy and mental cravings. It can also be used to calm and relieve digestive spasms, cramps, etc.
St. John's wort oil, obtained by macerating the flowers in vegetable oil, is renowned for its soothing properties on sunburns. Its beautiful red color is a sign of its concentration in active ingredients, notably hypericin, which helps soothe skin irritations, moisturize the skin and relieve spinal pain associated with sunburn.
LaDrôme Millepertuis Extraits de Plante Fraiche is recommended for combating depression, mild depression and gloomy thoughts. Thanks to its regulating action on the nervous system, it helps balance mood and boost morale. It is also useful in cases of lack of mental energy and desire, promoting a more positive and energetic state of mind.
In addition to its benefits for mental well-being, St. John's Wort is also used to calm and relieve digestive spasms, intestinal cramps and other gastrointestinal disorders. Its intestinal anti-spasmodic action helps relax intestinal muscles, promoting more comfortable digestion and soothing digestive discomforts.
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How do I use St. John's Wort extract?
20 to 25 drops diluted in water, fruit juice or herbal tea, 2 to 3 times a day for 3 weeks.
Precautions for use
- Not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women, or for children and adolescents under 18.
- Not recommended for people suffering from bipolar disorder, due to the risk of manic attacks.
- Not recommended for people with moderate cirrhosis of the liver, due to increased plasma levels of certain substances.
- Photosensitization: St. John's Wort can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, leading to photosensitization reactions such as redness, itching and rashes. It is therefore strongly recommended to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during use.
- Use under medical supervision: Although St. John's Wort is available without prescription, it is preferable to use it under medical supervision, as its efficacy is dose-dependent and requires around 10 to 14 days to take effect. It is not, however, addictive.
- Mild side effects such as digestive disorders, dry mouth and headaches may occur when using St. John's Wort. More serious cases, such as manic attacks, intense nausea and psychotic episodes, have also been reported, especially in people with a history of mental disorders.
- Possibility of inducing hypertension, especially when combined with certain foods.
- Drug interactions: St. John's Wort has significant interactions with many drugs and plants, limiting its use due to its effects on hepatic metabolism.
What is its composition?
Hypericum perforatum
Hydroalcoholic extract of St John's wort*.
* From controlled organic farming
Available at
50 or 100ml bottle