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KLAMATH WEED ( ST. JOHN'S WORT ) - Herbs are not elevated to sainthood lightly by herbalists. But this one is and bears the name of a Saint. Those who craved, in desperation, the intervention of a Saint to ease their sufferings, found it in this plant. Hence, its true name, St. John's Wort. Wort is an old English name for plants. Bell's Palsey can strike swiftly. When Bell's Palsey strikes (Inflammation of the trigeminal, try'-gem-a-nul, nerve), one side of the face may become paralyzed and the face horribly distorted. Often, the eye may have to be taped shut to avoid it drying out and an ulcer forming on the eye. A person could easily experience terror upon seeing their face in the mirror in such a state. Sometimes this paralysis is permanent if help is not given. St. John's Wort renders its mercy to the sufferer. Internally, 40 drops 4 times per day. For those with very sensitive skin, apply first, very gently, vitamin E oil from 100 i.u. capsules of natural vitamin E complex to the same area. Then, apply very gently so as not to further irritate the face nerves, St. John's Wort to both sides of the face from the ear over the entire area out to the tip of the nose. Apply 10 to 20 drops to both sides of the face several times per day and additionally, any time the face starts to hurt. Relief follows swiftly. Do not get in the eye. Additionally, St. John's Wort is a blessing of great magnitude for the following conditions: bed wetting, pain in the coccyx, (cock'-siks or tailbone), nerve problems of all sorts including: neuralgia (burning nerves), "shaking sickness", tics and tremors, concussions of the brain, stiff neck, bruises, bunions, corns, fractures, disturbed sleep, depression, swollen breasts, hand tremors, anxiety attacks, suppressed urine or pus, bronchitis, bleeding of the lungs, to regulate the period, strains and sprains, lower back pain, worms, mucus congesting the head, and diarrhea. As an aside, when farm animals develop "white spots", which become sensitive to light, sore with eruptions, put them in a dark place out of the sun and paint the affected area with vitamin E oil from 100 i.u. capsules and then apply a diluted solution of 10 drops of St John's Wort to one cup of water three times per day. The animal will recover swiftly. Be kind when you do this, and speak reassuringly to the animal.* DOSE:20 to 40 drops three times per day, and additionally, as needed for relief. For external use, apply generously, three to four times per day. Precede with vitamin E oil from 100 i.u. capsules if very sensitive skin. 20 to 40 drops per day, after meals to maintain strong, steady nerves. If "Bells Palsey" is a problem, then also take 80 drops of Rice Bran 3 times per day internally, and hourly, very gently apply Arnica, to remove the physical trauma; then Herbal Adj. (Adjustment) to improve circulation to the area. Avoid contact with eyes.

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NOTICE: Do not use product containing St. John's Wort while taking any prescription drug(s) without the advice of your prescribing physician. Avoid excessive exposure to UV irradiation (e.g., sunlight; tanning) when using this product. Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you have any medical condition or are taking any medication, consult your doctor prior to use. Discontinue use and consult with your doctor if any adverse reaction occur.

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