Super Herbs: Hypericum & Meadowsweet
Our Hypericum and Meadowsweet are key herbs in many of our products but aren’t as well known as Marshmallow, Echinacea or Calendula. In this email we will be looking at the benefits of using these calming herbs and why you should look out for them in our products!
What is Hypericum?
Hypericum being harvested
Hypericum is also known as St John’s Wort is inherent to Europe, North Africa, West Asia, Azores and Madeira. It has been naturalized in Australia and North America. St. John’s Wort was used in 500 B.C. by ancient Romans and Greeks for treating skin wounds, depression and sciatica. It is also used for curing gastrointestinal issues, menstrual issues and snake bites. It was even used to ward off an evil spirits as well!
The flowers of this herb make a fabulous blood red oil that calms aches and inflammation. It also heals the damaged skin, relieves pain and heal cracked skin which makes it the perfect herb for a foot cream!
Along with Hypericum our Comfrey & Mint Foot Cream contains Marshmallow and Comfrey herbs which are grown on our organic farm. This cream rescues sore heels and soothes tired, aching feet. The cream is easily absorbed and non-greasy. Spearmint oil gives a refreshing, uplifting aroma.
What is Meadowsweet?
Meadowsweet is also known as queen of the meadow and mead wort, is a flowering herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It’s abundant in England and Ireland but is also found in North America. We grow our own crop here at Herbfarmacy.
It grows in damp environments and marshy areas and on riverbanks. It features clustered white flowers that have a pleasant, sweet aroma.
This soothing herb contains salicylates that can help relieve aching muscles and joints. One of the most studied uses of Meadowsweet is its role in reducing inflammation and treating inflammatory conditions.
We use Meadowsweet in our Muscle Recovery Balm and, along with Hypericum, this product helps to ease muscle tension and reduce discomfort. With warming Pepper and Ginger this balm melts into the skin and soothes the affected areas.