Recipe
St John's wort capsules (orientation)
- Herb:
- St John's wort Hypericum perforatum
- Method:
- Capsules
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 10 minAdvancedRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Market capsules use standardised St John's wort extract — home-filled dry herb has no controlled hypericin level.
- Extracts interact with many drugs — inform your doctor and read supplement leaflets.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Photosensitivity and drug interactions — see the herb card.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
St John's wort — Herb card
Capsules — Processing method detail