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St. John's Wort (Zveroboi) Tincture

A traditional tincture preparation using St. John's Wort (Zveroboi) (Hypericum perforatum), addressing depression, anxiety, nerve pain.

tincturesrussian-siberianIntermediate⏱ 4–6 weeks (steeping)Shelf life: 1–2 years in a dark glass bottleDosage: 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

DepressionAnxietyNerve PainWound HealingNerve SupportInsomnia

Ingredients

  • St. John's Wort (Zveroboi) — As needed

Instructions

  1. Pack dried St.
  2. John's Wort (Zveroboi) into a jar and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  3. Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  4. Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Interactions & contraindications

St. John's Wort (Zveroboi)

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

May have a calming/sedative effect

Watch for: Benzodiazepines, sleep medications, other sedative herbs, and alcohol

Combined CNS-depressant effects can cause excessive drowsiness or impaired coordination.