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Medicinal use
This herb is widely used as a
medicinal remedy and has many
benefits:
it combats depression and addiction,
it is also has antiviral and anti-
inflammatory effects and also has
benefits for cancer treatment.
St. Jonh’s wort tea
This tea is also good for painful menstruation,
offering a sedative effect that relieves pain and
discomfort from cramps.
St. John’s wort has a long list of possible drug
interactions, because of its ability to metabolize
some of these medications rapidly, they may
pass through the system quickly causing
ineffectiveness or hyperstimulation.
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Put the kettle on with water for your tea and bring it to a
boil.
Place 2 teaspoons per cup of tea inside your teapot and pour
the boiling water over the herbs.
Let your tea steep for about 5 to 10 minutes. And then
strain.