St. John’s Wort Oil

St. John’s Wort Oil

Gather enough fresh St. John’s Wort to fill a mason jar.

Some people like to finely chop the flowers and leaves before infusing

them in oil. Call me silly, but I can’t bring myself to chop these beautiful

flowers. Even placed in whole, my St. John’s Wort oil turns a

magnificent shade of red.

Once the jar is firmly filled with the plant material, pour in enough oil to

cover the plants. I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil. Cover with a lid.

Place in a warm sunny location. (Most oils are kept in a dark place, but

St. John’s Wort’s magic is increased with sunlight.)

After several days your oil will be a deep dark red. I’ve infused St.

John’s Wort oil for as long as six weeks, but I think a week is plenty.

Strain and use.