{"product_id":"organic-st-johns-wort-cut-sifted","title":"Organic St. John's Wort, Cut \u0026 Sifted (Hypericum perforatum) Bulk Dried Herb for Tea, Tincture \u0026 Infused Oil","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; color: #2f2a24; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.55em; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 .35em; display: inline-block; border-bottom: 3px solid #e0a82e; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e🌿 Certified Organic St. John's Wort, Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .8em 0;\"\u003eSt. John's Wort (\u003cem\u003eHypericum perforatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most storied herbs in traditional European herbalism, named for the bright yellow flowers that bloom around the feast of St. John in midsummer. Our certified organic St. John's Wort arrives cut and sifted from the dried flowering tops, the part of the plant most prized by herbalists, measured and ready for whatever preparation you have in mind. Its flavor leans green and bright: notes of fresh grass and aspen lifted by citrus, a profile that comes through cleanly whether you brew it as a tea or infuse it into oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f1ede1; border-left: 5px solid #e0a82e; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Sacred Plant Co Farm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking \u003ca style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/blogs\/natures-pharmacy-exploring-the-historical-uses-and-health-benefits-of-medicinal-herbs\/field-report-the-biological-reality-of-batch-25-4\"\u003eHaney Soil Health Score of 25.4\u003c\/a\u003e, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants, and that philosophy is the reason we hold every herb we carry to the same third-party, per-lot testing standard. That includes herbs from vetted partner farms, like the Albanian farm that grew this St. John's Wort under the long, sunny summers of its native Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .8em 0;\"\u003eBecause it is offered as a versatile bulk herb, you can take this St. John's Wort in several traditional directions. In traditional Western herbalism the dried flowering tops have long been infused into oil for external, topical preparations, and they are also brewed as a tea or tinctured by home herbalists and practitioners. If you are curious about the plant from the ground up, our \u003ca style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/how-to-grow-st-johns-wort-from-seeds\"\u003egrowing guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks through it, and you can browse related botanicals in our \u003ca style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/collections\/herbs-for-nerve-regeneration-nervous-system-support\"\u003enerve and nervous-system support collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .8em 0;\"\u003eEvery lot of our St. John's Wort is tested by an independent third-party laboratory before release, screened for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter. We publish the lab test results for each lot we test on our \u003ca style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/pages\/lab-testing\"\u003elab testing page\u003c\/a\u003e. Backed by our 100% money-back guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .8em 0;\"\u003eOne important note before you buy: St. John's Wort is well known among herbalists for interacting with a long list of medications, and it can increase sensitivity to sunlight whether it is used internally or on the skin. Please read the safety section below in full, and talk with a qualified practitioner if you take any prescription medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf8f0; border: 1px solid #e6ddc7; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #38563f;\"\u003eInfused oils \u0026amp; topical preparations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pack the flowering tops in a carrier oil and steep until deep red.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf8f0; border: 1px solid #e6ddc7; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e🍵 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #38563f;\"\u003eTeas \u0026amp; infusions.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spoonful steeped, covered, in just-off-the-boil water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf8f0; border: 1px solid #e6ddc7; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #38563f;\"\u003eTinctures \u0026amp; extracts.\u003c\/strong\u003e An even, stem-light cut that measures cleanly for menstruums.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4efe1;border:2px solid #38563f;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 20px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:bold;color:#38563f;font-size:1.05em;\"\u003e🧪 Third-party tested, per lot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#3a3a32;\"\u003eEvery lot is screened by an independent laboratory for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter before it is released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#3a3a32;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown without pesticides.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pesticides were used to grow this herb, and it contains no additives, preservatives, solvents or excipients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-testing\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee our published lab results →\u003c\/a\u003e If your lot isn't listed yet, email the lot number on your bag to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@sacredplantco.com\" style=\"color:#38563f;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ehello@sacredplantco.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we will send you the lab test results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.3em; margin: 1.6em 0 .4em; display: inline-block; border-bottom: 3px solid #e0a82e; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: .6em 0 1em; font-size: .97em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #38563f; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 14px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSt. John's Wort, Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f3eedf;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHypericum perforatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003eSt. John's Wort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f3eedf;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003eCut \u0026amp; Sifted (dried flowering tops)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAvailable Weights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003e1\/2 lb, 1 lb, 5 lb (bulk)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f3eedf;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003eGrass, Aspen, Citrus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003eOrganic and Naturally Grown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f3eedf;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTesting Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003eThird-party lab test results, per lot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px;\"\u003eAlbania (Vetted Partner Farm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; background: #fbf3da; border: 2px solid #e0a82e; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin: 1.4em 0; color: #5a4a1e;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: bold; color: #38563f; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e🌼 Our 100% Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Within 30 days of delivery, for any reason.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"border: 1px solid #c9bfa3; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 22px; background: #fcfaf4; margin: 1.4em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 .5em; display: inline-block; border-bottom: 3px solid #e0a82e; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eSafety, Contraindications \u0026amp; Traditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .7em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedication interactions (internal use).\u003c\/strong\u003e St. John's Wort speeds up the way the body processes many drugs by inducing the CYP3A4 enzyme and P-glycoprotein. Taken internally, it can lower the effectiveness of a wide range of medications, including hormonal contraceptives (with a documented risk of contraceptive failure), warfarin and other anticoagulants, cyclosporine and tacrolimus, digoxin, certain HIV antiretrovirals, some chemotherapy agents, and statins, among others. This effect can persist for weeks after you stop taking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .7em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerotonin syndrome.\u003c\/strong\u003e Combining St. John's Wort with serotonergic medications, including SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, triptans, tramadol, or buspirone, can lead to serotonin syndrome. Do not combine it with antidepressants or other serotonergic drugs without medical supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .7em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotosensitivity (internal and topical use).\u003c\/strong\u003e The constituent hypericin can increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Whether used internally or applied topically, limit strong sun and UV exposure, particularly if you are fair-skinned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .7em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy, nursing, and children.\u003c\/strong\u003e St. John's Wort is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for young children, except under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .7em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopical preparations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Always patch test an infused oil or salve on a small area first, discontinue use if irritation develops, and avoid direct sun on treated skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .7em 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional usage.\u003c\/strong\u003e In traditional Western herbalism, St. John's Wort has historically been used for short to moderate periods rather than indefinitely. Work with a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider to determine what is appropriate for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1em 0 0; font-style: italic; color: #8a8170; font-size: .9em;\"\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #38563f; font-size: 1.3em; margin: 1.6em 0 .4em; display: inline-block; border-bottom: 3px solid #e0a82e; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0 .3em;\"\u003eWhy does Sacred Plant Co's St. John's Wort come from a vetted partner farm in Albania and not your own land?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 .6em;\"\u003eTwo reasons. Hypericum perforatum is native to Europe and pours its energy into those bright yellow flowering tops under the long, sun-drenched summers of the Balkans, exactly the conditions it evolved in. We farm in Colorado, and we love what our own land does for plants like calendula, oregano, and dandelion, but St. John's Wort is simply at its best when it is grown where it belongs. The second reason is stewardship. We would rather work with a vetted Albanian farm that already has the climate, the harvest traditions, and the soil knowledge than force a plant to perform in a place it does not want to grow. Either way, every lot we ship still gets the same third-party, per-lot lab testing and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything else we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6ddc7; margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0 .3em;\"\u003eI take prescription medication. Can I use this safely?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 .6em;\"\u003eTalk with your prescriber first. St. John's Wort is one of the most interaction-prone herbs in the materia medica: taken internally it speeds up how your body clears many drugs, which can quietly undercut everything from birth control to blood thinners to transplant and HIV medications, and it can push serotonin too high if you are on an SSRI. It can also make your skin more sun-sensitive even when you use it only topically. You can request the lab test results for your lot from us, and clear it with a qualified practitioner before you begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6ddc7; margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0 .3em;\"\u003eCan I use this for tea and for an infused oil, or do I need different cuts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 .6em;\"\u003eSame bag, both jobs, that is the nice thing about a clean cut and sifted herb. For an infused oil we pack the dried flowering tops into a jar, cover them with a good carrier oil, and let them steep until the oil turns that classic deep red. For tea we steep a spoonful in just-off-the-boil water and keep it covered. The cut and sifted format measures evenly for either, and because it is the dried flowering tops rather than stem-heavy material, you get the part of the plant most prized in traditional Western herbalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6ddc7; margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #38563f; font-weight: bold; margin: 1em 0 .3em;\"\u003eWhat if the herb isn't right when it arrives?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 .6em;\"\u003eThen you send it back, simple as that. Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Within 30 days of delivery, for any reason. Between that guarantee and the lab test results we can send for your lot, our goal is that you never have to take quality on faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sacred Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":50635752145089,"sku":"STJWRT-2OZ","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50277153636545,"sku":"STJWRT-05","price":13.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50277153669313,"sku":"STJWRT-1","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":50277153702081,"sku":"STJWRT-5","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz Organic","offer_id":50635752177857,"sku":"OSTJWRT-2OZ","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb Organic","offer_id":50277153734849,"sku":"OSTJWRT-05","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb Organic","offer_id":50277153767617,"sku":"OSTJWRT-1","price":24.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb Organic","offer_id":50277153800385,"sku":"OSTJWRT-5","price":98.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/2971\/5905\/files\/sacred-plant-co-organic-st-johns-wort-half-lb-with-sample.webp?v=1790186021","url":"https:\/\/sacredplantco.com\/products\/organic-st-johns-wort-cut-sifted","provider":"Sacred Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}