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St. John's Wort: For First Aid, Nerve Pain, and Mood Support

St. John's Wort: For First Aid, Nerve Pain, and Mood Support

St. John's Wort (*Hypericum perforatum*) is a remarkable herb that has been used for centuries in traditional botanical medicine. Renowned for its healing properties, this versatile plant is celebrated for its effectiveness in treating a range of conditions, from first aid and nerve pain, menopausal symptoms, to emotional and mood support.

In this post, we'll explore the medicinal uses of St. John's Wort, discuss important contraindications, and delve into its fascinating connections with sunshine.

 

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Why I Love Peppermint & Why You Should Too!

Why I Love Peppermint & Why You Should Too!
Have you ever felt nausea, had a stomach ache, had a hard time using the bathroom or had a headache? Of course you did. We all have. I’m not sure if you know this or not, but some of the many benefits of peppermint include soothing the symptoms of IBS, morning sickness, indigestion, heartburn, gas, constipation, head aches, gum disease, bad breath, and it even improves oral health. Continue reading
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