St John's Wort Herbal Salve and Oil Plus Why it Works

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Heidi Villegas | Healing Harvest Homestead

8 ай бұрын

Let's talk about the topical use of St. John's wort, a medicinal herb (Hypericum perforatum). Watch as I strain off the ruby red liquid infused oil from the fresh plant matter I harvested last summer, then we'll make an incredible pink healing salve with the infused oil and some special essential oils that contribute to the effectiveness of the healing salve. We'll discuss a bit of chemistry too! #herbalism #herbalist #salve #essentialoils #heidivillegas #healingharvesthomestead
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@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

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@kelz6720 6 ай бұрын

Hi Heidi, I am becoming more and more interested in herbalism, however I live in the Caribbean and a lot of your wild plants are not native here. I am trying to acquire some at the moment. Do you have any suggests for me who do not have access to these plants?

@aromaticserendipity5488 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Heidi for all your great teaching! This is a timely reminder, I still need to strain my oil from this summer.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Yes, it's time! I've got more infusing, too, and these I will leave for a couple more months I think, because I didn't utilize a sunny window for them....they seem weaker this time. But not that batch in the video! It was a beautiful color....

@jeanmccabeCA 8 ай бұрын

❤ They look great 🎉

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Jean!

@mattwiedyk3432 8 ай бұрын

Great video 1 of my top 10 favorite herbs

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Mine too!❤️

@pcfisher981 8 ай бұрын

Oh, my goodness!!! I am such an advocate for St.Johns wort Oil. I had always heard and read about how amazing it is for things like minor burns and nerve pain, but it's one thing to hear about it and another entirely to experience it. Not long after I had made my very first batch of this ruby red oil, I spilled boiling coffee all over my hand and wrist (at work)...I used ice and cold packs but the pain was pretty bad all day (I am stubborn and didn't go home)...but when I finally got home I soaked some cloths in St.John's Oil and wrapped them around my hand...I couldn't even believe it!!!....within minutes, the pain had subsided and the burning feeling gone! I continued to use it for the next few days, just to help with healing, but I have never experienced anything like that before. Herbs are just amazing!

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this! What a difference too. I know the last time I got a bad burn....SJW was the answer, and yes, for me the reduction in pain was amazing too.

@lorriekushniruk1811 8 ай бұрын

You are a very good teacher and your way works because you do learn and its not just book learning!!

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!🥰

@ldbonbon1983 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful, wow I need to make some of the st John's oil aamd salve .Thank you so much

@HeidiVillegas 7 ай бұрын

It's a really wonderful salve!

@ttschrock7126 8 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your videos. I am presently draining my calendula and comfrey oils for salves, and making calendula soap. I love this stuff! Herbs are incredible!

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Herbs saved my life!

@berniw13 8 ай бұрын

Timely video. Just recently strained my St. Johns oil from the herb I bought from your school. Such a great benefit to belong to The Tribe. I will be making this today. Thank you Heidi and Joe for supplying and teaching us. ❤

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Berni! I'm glad you got some good oil from the plants!

@ruthmunoz6735 7 ай бұрын

Hi Heidi, I got some of the fresh plant from you guys and it turned out beautifully. It’s ruby red and I’m ready to make some salves with it. Thanks for your informative videos ♥️♥️

@HeidiVillegas 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad, Ruth!!!! Show pictures in the student group!!!

@ruthmunoz6735 7 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas will do ♥️

@Laura-hc7mk 8 ай бұрын

As mentioned by another, this prompted me to strain my SJW oil. I've learned so much from your channel, website, and your especially the Ditch the Drugstore course. Thank you!

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Laura! Your sweet words made my day!🥰

@dkulikowski 8 ай бұрын

Good morning Heidi. Thank you for this easy recipe. I especially like the helpful hint of cleaning up while the St. John's Wort is still in its liquid form, great advice. I am having a very hard time finding dried Arnica. Would using Willow infused oil with the St. John's Wort be a good combination for pain? Comfrey helps heal bones, ligaments and tendons, does St. John's Wort infused oil topically help heal as Comfrey does, or is it a surface pain reliever? Any thoughts on St. John's Wort tincture or salve for cold sores? Thank you.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Hi--I know about finding arnica....it's getting more difficult, and it's very expensive. That's the trouble as herbalism explodes in interest, people are not treating the plants well, and sustainability is becoming more and more of an issue. SJW and comfrey do completely different things due to the chemical constituents they contain, unfortunately. SJW more supports surface skin health (within a couple of layers) and the nervous system, including surface nerves and issues; while comfrey is a master at knitting tissue back together and helping to alleviate muscle pains, etc.

@dkulikowski 8 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you, Heidi. I will be looking for Arnica seeds. I think I found a company Strictly Medicinal Seed Company and I will research them. Have you tried growing it? I live in a senior community that allows me to garden. I think I have a spot near my St. John's Wort. :0)

@viviennelanciano8610 8 ай бұрын

When you are melting the beeswax in the oil, does the heat breakdown the benefits in the oil? Thank you

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

No, it's not a high heat, as the water is barely simmering, if at all---it's just warm enough to melt the beeswax slowly. You definitely don't want to "cook" your oil!

@cloverleafeon4 8 ай бұрын

It actually does cause photosensitivity when taken internally. I've taken it a few years ago and got severe sunburns.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

I'm curious---did you take a large amount? And do you mind sharing what form--tea or tincture? This is for my own knowledge, as I've never met anyone who's had a photosensitive reaction.

@blanchewallace7620 4 ай бұрын

I bought dried St John’s Wort and would like to know if it is useful for medicine making. I see you said to use fresh flowers for the infused oil. Thank you.

@HeidiVillegas 4 ай бұрын

The dried is still helpful for emotional support. :-)

@ceciliafuentes3299 8 ай бұрын

So, awesome. Heidi, if I use dry St John's worth, is it not good? I don't have fresh, but I really want to do it, but I also don't want to spend my herbs if it won't work. I use St John's worth on a tea for my gout, with celery seed, and it has been so good. 😊

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

That sounds like a GREAT tea, Cecilia! It will still work, but not as strongly.

@Saleenblacklabel 2 ай бұрын

Hello 👋🏼 I am so excited I found you on KZfaq and Instagram I have been learning to make my own salves and natural skincare … but I can see you take it to a new level ! And I love it I saw the video where you made St Johns wart infused oil … which is something I am interested in for one of my recipe Is this an infused oil that you sell ? thanks in advance Looking forward to future learning with you 😊👋🏼

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

Well, hi, and thank you for being here....and for loving the making of your own skincare! :-) I do sell the infused oil to my students of the Confident Herbalist Tribe and Ditch the Drugstore. :-)

@Saleenblacklabel 2 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas awesome I see there are many options available, I’ll take a closer look, thanks so much !

@sylviajohnson373 11 күн бұрын

@@HeidiVillegashow do you join these groups? Do you sell the St John Oil on your website if so can I have your web address pretty please

@SaraPurvey 8 ай бұрын

Couple of questions. Where does one get the glass stir rods? What is the brand of your hot plate?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

I think the hot plate is a Cuisinart? But I'll check when I get back down to the office/clinic/studio. I buy my glass stir rods from Aromatics International or you can just get them from Amazon. bit.ly/AromaInt

@SaraPurvey 8 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thanks Heidi.

@sandramaslen4508 8 ай бұрын

In your ditch the drug store course do you actually get the books for the course or is it just on line access?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

It's all online, but we do have an option to order the physical book.

@christydiehl7705 8 ай бұрын

What about using the oil topically if you are taking medications?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

I feel this is fine, but do speak with a doctor if on meds.

@jamieromar6168 5 ай бұрын

Hello, I was wandering if mixing comfrey and St. John’s wort for nerve and joint pain would be ok to do as one salve together? I have a torn meniscus and I have sciatica and just don’t want to make a ton of different salves. I have heard comfrey is good for healing joints and st.johns wort is good for nerve,and they are both good for minor scrapes and bruises I was wandering if they would be a good pair to use together plus some essential oils… kind of want an all around salve. Thank you!

@HeidiVillegas 5 ай бұрын

Abolutely! And here's a video on comfrey salve---you can combine the two oils beautifully! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9CmppBe0L-3img.html

@jamieromar6168 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lelwood86 8 ай бұрын

Is it only the flower that makes it red? I had some dried that I purchased and infused it with almond oil and I was disappointed that it didn't go red

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

The leaves have a bit of the hypericin too, but if you bought dried, it will not turn red. Scientists are still trying to figure out the mystery of St. John's wort and why solvents turn red. Some think it's the hypericin content, but I do believe there is still some retained even when dried...hence the continued contraindications for people on SSRI's and other meds.

@patriciaboatman8423 8 ай бұрын

How do l get in the confident herbalist tribe group please

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Here's a link to our courses, Patricia, and I'd love to see you inside! healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/differences-between-large-courses/

@vickie2772 8 ай бұрын

How do I order some oil from you?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Hi, Vickie! We're sold out for a few months. I've got to get my gallon jars into some warmth so they'll finish infusing.

@sylviajohnson373 11 күн бұрын

@@HeidiVillegashello just checking to see if your St John Oil is ready for sell now?

@sylviajohnson373 11 күн бұрын

If so how can I order some?

@luzm1039 6 ай бұрын

I was so bummed after ordering 1lb to hear from other ppl that dry is toxic 😢

@HeidiVillegas 6 ай бұрын

Dry SJW is not toxic at all. You will have lost some of the active chemicals, hypericin in particular. However, it is still useful, especially for mood and emotions.

@luzm1039 6 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thank you