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Essential oil
St. John's Wort essential oil
Hypericum perforatumEssential oilBulk supplyUSDA OrganicHalal
- Appearance
- Transparent fluid
- Colour
- Pale yellow
- Odour
- Specific for the plant
Physico-chemical properties
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative density (g/cm³) | from 0.840 to 0.880 |
| Refractive index (20°C) | from 1.450 to 1.470 |
| Freezing point (°C) | from 16.0 to 25.0 |
| Ester value (mg KOH/g) | from 7.0 to 24 |
Content of characteristic ingredients (by GC), %
| Ingredient | Content, % |
|---|---|
| 2,6-Dimethylheptanes | from 34.6 to 38.5 |
| Nonane | from 2.4 to 2.8 |
| α-Pinene | from 18.4 to 20.5 |
| β-Pinene | from 8.7 to 9.7 |
| β-Caryophyllene | from 3.8 to 4.3 |
| Germacrene D | from 6.3 to 7.1 |
Therapeutic properties
A natural mood booster, St. John's Wort has been used for centuries to treat heavy depression. It can be taken as a tincture for bedwetting, stiff arthritis joints, Bell's palsy, and shingles. Painful muscles and joints react well to the application of this oil. St. John's Wort helps the cardiovascular system by improving the functioning of the heart, blood vessels, and pulse and acts as a diuretic.
Information as published in the Alta Oils product catalogue. It is not medical advice.