St. John's Wort Benefits

It's well known that St. John's wort is effective as a sedative and can help lift mild to moderate depression. Less well known are its benefits when used externally as a tincture or macerated oil.
These include an anti-inflammatory action on the skin, a calming effect on nerve pain, and a
healing action for minor cuts and abrasions.
HERB
The use of this yellow flowering herb dates back to the Ancient Greeks who believed it protected them from evil spirits. Today, it's known as an effective remedy for depression.
Flowers
The flowers and leaves can be made into a medicinal tea.
Leaves
The leaves of St. John's wort plant have small oil glands that look like perforations or windows, which can be seen when they are held against the light.
TINCTURE
Taking St. John's wort as a tincture  helps the herb get into your bloodstream quickly.
Made by infusing the fresh flowers into an oil such as olive oil, this deeply colored oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

What is it good for?
Soothes skin St. John's wort macerated oil is particularly soothing for inflammatory skin conditions caused by eczema, psoriasis, and lupus. The oil, tincture, or strong tea can be used topically to treat cold sores and viral skin lesions. Apply the oil neat, but do not apply before sun exposure as it may increase the photosensitivity of the skin.
Heal cuts, scrapes and bruises St. John's wort's oil or tincture is excellent at treating nerve pain, inflamed joints, and tendonitis, as well as soothing the pain and inflammation of sore skin, minor scalds, sunburns, cuts, and grazes. You can also dab the tincture on cuts and wounds.
relieves muscle pain St. John's wort's oil helps alleviate muscle pain. Use as a massage oil to get the best from it.
Act as an antidepressant The herb is soothing to the nervous system and has been used to good effect in treating mild to moderate depression and menopausal anxiety. The relaxing and antidepressant effect of St. John's wort can also induce restful sleep, which in turn provides healthy skin and hair.
The relaxing and antidepressant effect of St. John's wort can induce a restful night's sleep.  Natural Beauty