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Post by Brandybuck on Jun 27, 2006 17:04:44 GMT -5
Excerpt taken from "Midsummer" by Anna Franklin
Loosely fill a glass jar with the leaves and flowers and then fill up to the top with a good vegetable oil, e.g. sunflower or almond. Cover the jar with a small piece of muslin and leave on a sunny windowsill for 3-4 weeks until the oil becomes a deep red color. Strain the liquid through the muslin into a clean jar and seal. Externally the oil can be applied to bruises, wounds, varicose veins, ulcers and sunburn.
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Post by Laurasia on Jun 28, 2006 17:33:15 GMT -5
Hi guys.
I just wanted to make a note here for those of you who are taking antidepressants & thinking about using St. John's Wort in any way...
The herb St. John's Wort has a tendancy to cause very bad reactions within people who are on antidepressants. That being the case you should speak to your doctor first before using it even externally, as it is still absorbed through the skin.
Sincerely, Laurasia
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Post by Brandybuck on Jul 2, 2006 17:11:05 GMT -5
Thank you Laurasia..the article didn't mention that. I had completely forgotten about that. Considering the seriousness of the reactions that could occur, you would think the article would have mentioned it. Oh well, at least you remembered, so thank you.
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Post by Laurasia on Jul 4, 2006 12:15:45 GMT -5
You're very welcome, dear.
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