COMMON ST. JOHN'S-WORT
Hypericum scabrum
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Family:
Hypericaceae Juss.
Description of the species:
Perennial 17 – 40сm heights.
Used part of the plant:
Inflorescences
Natural area:
Caucasus, Western Siberia, Central Asia
Conditions of growth:
On dry stony slopes, in juniper and rosehip thickets and high steppes.
Period of collection:
June - August
Collection method:
Manual; transportation to production site within 3-12 hours.
Material processing:
Steam distillation, for receiving ether oil
Components specification:
Y-terpinene, β-pinene, paracymene, limonene, myrcene, α –Thujene etc.
Major components:
Y-terpinene, β-pinene, paracymene
Features of the oil:
Antiseptic, calming, vulnerary, analgetic, hemostatic
Indications:
Wounds, sores, ulcers, furunculosis, mastitis, burns, skin diseases, ishias
Possible usage:
Perfumes, aromatherapy. Сosmetic masks, creams, lotions, medical soap and others
Fragrance:
Beautiful pungent grassy
Literature:
«Plant resources of the USSR» v.6, St-Petersburg, 1996
