ST JOHN'S WORT OIL
Soothing Carrier for Skin & Body Care
About This Product
Calm, comfort, and support your body—naturally. Infused from the flowering plant Hypericum perforatum, St John's Wort is traditionally recognised for its calming and soothing qualities. Its name refers to the tiny translucent oil glands visible in the leaves when held to the light. This gentle carrier oil is ideal for massage and body care, supporting comfort and relaxation for tired, sensitive, or overworked areas.
Key Benefits
• Soothing – Supports comfort in sensitive or delicate areas
• Calming – Encourages a relaxed, settled feeling
• Skin nourishing – Helps care for dry or stressed skin
• Comforting – Ideal for massage of tense areas
• Versatile – Suitable for body and targeted application
• Blend-friendly – Works well with other carrier oils
• Supports soothing care for muscles, joints, and nerves
• Traditionally valued for skin and body support
Why You'll Love It
• A traditional favourite for calming body care
• Ideal for massage and relaxation routines
• Can be used on its own or blended with other oils
• A simple, effective addition to everyday self-care
• Excellent when blended 50/50 with Calendula Oil
• Popular for targeted body care applications
How to Use
• Apply directly to the skin and massage into desired areas.
• Use as part of a relaxation or body care routine.
• Blend with essential oils or other carrier oils to create personalised formulations.
• Can be used at 10%, 50%, or 100% dilution.
• For nerve support applications, traditionally blended 50/50 with Calendula Oil.
Background Story
In Greek, the name Hypericum means 'icon over', reflecting the plant's historical reputation for protection. The species name perforatum refers to the tiny translucent oil glands visible in the leaves when held up to the light. When the flower buds are crushed, a deep red pigment called hypericin is released, staining the fingers a ruby-red colour.
The plant has been used for centuries throughout Europe for skin care, body care, and traditional herbal applications. It flowers around St John's Day, which is believed to be one reason for its common name. Historically it was valued by healers and herbalists for supporting wounds, bruises, nerve discomfort, burns, and emotional wellbeing.
Today St John's Wort Oil remains one of the most respected infused oils in natural body care and massage therapy.
Product Information
Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum
Family: Hypericaceae
Origin: Britain & France
Method of Extraction: Macerated in vegetable oil
Colour: Ruby Red
Therapeutic Benefits
• Traditionally valued for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties
• Supports care of bruises, contusions, burns, and inflamed skin
• Helpful for sensitive nerve-related discomfort including sciatica and neuralgia
• Commonly used in massage blends for tired muscles and joints
• Supports the appearance of healthy wound healing
• Used in preparations for haemorrhoids, gout, rheumatism, ulcers, sores, and herpes support
• Traditionally used to support relaxation, sleep, and emotional wellbeing
• Combined 50/50 with Calendula Oil creates a popular blend for nerve-related applications
Health & Safety
• For external use only.
• Avoid direct sunlight on treated areas after application.
• Store in a cool, dark place.
• This oil may interact with certain medications.
• Consult a healthcare professional before use if taking prescription medication.
• Avoid use with HIV medications, immunosuppressants, warfarin, anticonvulsants, digoxin, antidepressants, oral contraceptives, or theophylline unless approved by a healthcare professional.
• Patch test before first use.
• Keep out of reach of children.
