St. John's Wort herbal tea

St. John's Wort Herbal Tea: Flowering tops of St. John's Wort

Packaging of 50g, 100g, and 250g

Origin Italy, from wild harvesting

Summer harvest 2024

The St. John's Wort flowers, or St. John's Wort, are often used for the preparation of excellent infusions and St. John's Wort-based herbal teas. Many studies attest to this plant being an excellent antidepressant. If taken consistently, it would help significantly improve mood, promoting psychophysical well-being, and also regulating sleep.

We have selected the best varieties of St. John's Wort flowers, ideal for preparing St. John's Wort herbal teas, infusions, and decoctions. Buy online on Terza Luna the highest quality St. John's Wort herbal tea cut.

Description and Origins of St. John's Wort Infusion

St. John's Wort is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Hypericaceae family, also known as St. John's Wort. The plant's leaves are used for preparing St. John's Wort herbal tea, a beverage consumed to benefit from the properties of St. John's Wort.

St. John's Wort Herbal Tea: Properties

The dried leaves, from which it is possible to prepare St. John's Wort herbal tea, have numerous properties and beneficial effects on our body. The main action it offers is antidepressant and sedative towards the nervous system, acting on an emotional and psychological level, useful in times of high stress and mental fatigue, proving to be an excellent natural antidepressant.

The St. John's Wort infusion is also used to counteract insomnia due to anxiety or depression. It has been shown that the consumption of St. John's Wort stimulates the production of melatonin, a valuable hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness.

The use of St. John's Wort through infusion in hot water seems to speed up the process of wound healing, favoring re-epithelialization and acting as an antibacterial.

How to Use St. John's Wort Leaves

There are several ways to use St. John's Wort; however, the best solution to activate the benefits of St. John's Wort is to consume it as an infusion or herbal tea.

Consuming St. John's Wort herbal tea is recommended if you suffer from insomnia, depression, or sadness. If taken consistently, it would help significantly improve mood, promoting psychophysical well-being, and also regulating sleep.

The St. John's Wort from Terza Luna comes from wild harvesting, meaning its leaves have been collected from wild plants.

This makes the leaves much richer in properties and nutrients compared to those of a plant specifically cultivated by humans.

The main difference between cultivated plants and wild plants lies in the human "forcing" process that weakens the plant, making it more susceptible to attacks by parasites, fungi, and others, making the use of pesticides necessary.

How to Prepare St. John's Wort Herbal Tea

The process is very simple, and for optimal results, it is recommended to use "natural" leaves. You can find them on the Terza Luna website.

For a DIY St. John's Wort herbal tea, you need to take a small pot, fill it with water, and heat it to boiling. Once the necessary temperature is reached, immerse a small amount of dried St. John's Wort flowers, hold them for a few minutes, and then strain. After letting it rest for 5 minutes, you can enjoy this delicious infusion rich in beneficial properties.

St. John's Wort Herbal Tea: Contraindications

As we have seen, consuming St. John's Wort infusion has effects similar to those of psychotropic drugs taken to combat anxiety and depression; however, it has been found that St. John's Wort leaves are more tolerable despite having similar efficacy.

However, the consumption of St. John's Wort herbal tea is not without contraindications, especially if taken in excessive quantities. Its use can be harmful if taken concurrently with certain medications such as antidepressants, as well as for those who use birth control pills, for pregnant or breastfeeding women. 

After drinking the St. John's Wort herbal tea, exposure to the sun is not recommended, especially for individuals with light eyes and skin because it could cause photosensitivity problems.

In any case, it is advisable to consult your doctor before consuming the beverage. 

St. John's Wort Herbal Tea: Where to Buy?

If you don't know where to buy St. John's Wort herbal tea, Terza Luna is the solution for you! The St. John's Wort from Terza Luna comes from wild harvesting, meaning its leaves have been collected from wild plants. This makes the leaves much richer in properties and nutrients compared to those of a plant specifically cultivated by humans. Wild plants are not fertilized, and pesticides are not used because they are much stronger than cultivated plants.

Price of St. John's Wort Herbal Tea

By purchasing St. John's Wort from Terza Luna online, you can save money by buying larger sizes.

• 50g pack for 3 euros
• 100g pack for 6 euros
• 250g pack for 13.50 euros (Save 1.50 euros)