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Hypericum" was its name in Ancient Greece, while in modern Greece it is known as St. John's Wort or Balmwort. The leaves of this plant are bright yellow-orange.
The therapeutic oil of St. John's Wort, also known as Balm Oil, was used in antiquity as a healing remedy for wounds caused by swords, which is why it is called "sword herb" (spathochorto).
The most important active ingredient of St. John's Wort is hypericin, which is found throughout the plant, but in higher concentration in its flowering tops.
Balm Oil has numerous therapeutic properties. It is healing, anti-inflammatory, and astringent. It accelerates the healing of wounds, bruises, varicose veins, minor burns, and sunburns of muscles and connective tissue. It is stimulating and particularly invigorating, often used by individuals suffering from depression as it provides relief, calms, relaxes, and improves sleep. When taken internally, it has sedative and analgesic effects. It is used in the treatment of neuralgia, anxiety, nerve tension, depression, and similar issues.
It is considered a suitable herb for managing menopause-related changes or premenstrual syndrome symptoms, such as irritability, nerve pain, and anxiety. It soothes sciatica and rheumatic pain. Externally, it is a valuable healing and anti-inflammatory herb.