Conditions St. John's Wort Helps Treat

Wound And Burn Healing

St. John’s wort has some beneficial applications for sunburns and wounds and can be blended into an oil or cream and applied topically to minor injuries to help them heal better. St. John's wort appears to reduce healing time, pain, and scarring when applied regularly.

There are a couple reasons why this herb is so effective for wound and burn healing. The first is St. John's wort is full of flavonoids, which are plant pigments notable for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Flavonoids can reduce the swelling and discomfort of wounds, much the same way as ibuprofen would. The second contributor is St. John's wort’s remarkable ability to stimulate fibroblastic activity, the natural wound healing process our bodies employ to regrow damaged tissue. It also speeds the recovery of damaged tissues and reduces healing time. This process temporarily renders the skin UV-intolerant, though, so avoid direct sunlight when using St. John’s wort, topically or orally.

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