About
An infused (macerated) oil — typically sunflower or olive oil infused with the fresh flowers — with a characteristic deep ruby-red colour from hypericin. Powerfully anti-inflammatory and antineuralgic, it is one of the most important carriers for nerve-related pain, sciatica, sunburn, and post-injury recovery.
One of Europe's most historically significant medicinal herbs, St John's Wort has been used since ancient Greece for wound healing and nerve pain. Medieval European physicians called it the 'arnica of the nerves.' The distinctive ruby-red hypericin pigment that leaches into the oil during infusion has been used as a wound treatment across multiple cultures for over 2,000 years.
Benefits
- ✓Powerful antineuralgic for nerve pain and sciatica
- ✓Anti-inflammatory for injured tissue
- ✓Promotes wound healing
- ✓Particularly effective for bruising and haematoma
- ✓Supports post-injury tissue recovery
Pairings (14)
St John's Wort's photosensitising hypericin combined with lemongrass's citral content increases phototoxicity risk. Advise clients to avoid UV exposure after treatment.
Both St John's Wort and non-FCF bergamot are photosensitising. Combined they significantly elevate the risk of UV-induced skin reaction. Use only FCF bergamot in this combination, and advise clients to avoid sun exposure for 12 hours after treatment.
St John's Wort's antineuralgic hypericin and lavender's analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties combine into an outstanding blend for nerve pain, sciatica, and tension-related discomfort.
A premium nerve and tissue recovery pairing — helichrysum's sesquiterpene lactones for tissue repair and St John's Wort's antineuralgic action for nerve pain create a powerful post-injury treatment.
St John's Wort's anti-inflammatory infused base and frankincense's boswellic acids create a deeply therapeutic blend for chronic inflammation, joint pain, and nerve-adjacent muscular conditions.
St John's Wort's well-established nerve pain and muscle inflammation relief synergises outstandingly with rosemary for neuralgia, stiff joints, and deep tissue work.
St John's Wort's anti-inflammatory and nerve-soothing properties combine excellently with Tea Tree's antimicrobial action for wound care or irritated skin massage.
St John's Wort's well-established anti-inflammatory and nerve-soothing properties combine powerfully with neem for blends targeting nerve pain or inflammatory skin conditions.
St John's Wort's well-documented analgesic and nerve-soothing properties make it an outstanding carrier oil partner for Clove Bud in pain relief blends.
St John's Wort's nerve-soothing and anti-inflammatory properties combine perfectly with sweet almond for pain relief and nervous system support massage.
St John's Wort's nerve-soothing and anti-inflammatory properties are well matched with grapeseed for pain-relief massage.
St John's Wort's anti-inflammatory, nerve-soothing, and skin-healing properties synergise powerfully with pomegranate seed for therapeutic and restorative massage blends.
Properties
- Aroma
- faint, slightly floral, herbal
- Consistency
- medium
- Absorbency
- medium
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
Contraindications
- ⚠Photosensitising — do not use before sun or UV exposure
- ⚠May interact with many pharmaceutical medications — advise clients to check with pharmacist
- ⚠Rich ruby colour may stain linens
- ⚠Avoid in pregnancy