10 Fascinating Health Benefits from St. John's Wort

9. Good for treating cuts and scratches

Before you put that antiseptic liquid or sticking a plaster on that cut or graze, consider a healthier treatment option. For ages, one of the most popular medicinal uses for this herb has been applying its oil to such simple cuts and scratches. It helps to prevent inflammation and speeds up the healing process. Natural cure specialists advise putting the oil on the wound indoors as this minimizes the risks of dirt getting into the wound.