Re: Saint s Wort/photosensitiv

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When I was pregnant a midwife told me to use SJW for my nipples, but she

also warned me that it's photosensitive. I never risked to look if she was

right ;-) But it doesn't stain the skin.

Franziska

t 09:09 28.01.01 -0500, you wrote:

>On 1/27/01 at 9:06 AM Marge wrote:

>

> >>yellow, Saint 's Wort RED, Plaintain ans Comfrey would make Green, Rose

> >>Hips brighter orange, all of these herbs are also great for the skin and an

> >>advantageous selling point.

> >but doesn't St. 's Wort cause photosensitivity? Seems to me this would

> >be a real negative to using it in a lotion bar.

>

>my understanding is that st. johnswort only causes photosensitivity when

>taken internally. externally, st. johnswort-infused olive or grapseed oil

>is a terrific soothing oil for inflamed skin.

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