[Latin Name] Hypericum perforatum

[Plant Source] From China

[Appearance] Brown fine powder

[Specifications] 0.3% Hypericin

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is St. John's wort]

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) has a history of use as a medicine dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used for a range of illnesses, including various nervous disorders. St. John’s wort also has antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiviral properties. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it has been applied to the skin to help heal wounds and burns. St. John’s wort is one of the most commonly purchased herbal products in the United States.

In recent years, St. John’s wort has been studied extensively as a treatment for depression. Most studies show that St. John’s wort may help treat mild-to-moderate depression, and has fewer side effects than most other prescription antidepressants.

[Functions]

1. Anti-depressive and sedative properties;

2. Effective remedy for the nervous system, relaxing tension, and anxiety and lifting the spirits;

3. Anti-inflammatory

4. Improve capillary circulation

My family’s favorite fall recipe! This bread is so yummy it goes quickly. Note that my video has the amounts doubled because I made 2 loaves. Here is the recipe for one loaf:

1 3/4 cup flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup sugar
1 T baking powder
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice + 1/2 tsp citrus zest
1/2 cup water + 1 T flax seeds (soak for 5 minutes) **
1/3 cup oil
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin

optional: pumpkin seed, nuts, oats

Preheat oven to 350. Mix all dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and mix well. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake 40-55 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes before cutting and enjoy.

** In my video I did not have flax seed so I used ground flax. I still used the same amount of water that the recipe calls for. I would suggest using less water if you use ground flax since it takes the bread longer to cook due to the excess liquid. This contributes to the large cooking range I have given.

Teákat bemutató sorozatunkban a ginkgo biloba tea elkészítéséről és fogyasztásáról beszél Olekszik Dorottya természetgyógyász, fitoterapeuta.