Description
St John’s Wort is a wound-healer and calming tonic that has been used medicinally since ancient times. Recent new evidence speaks to its efficacy for mild to moderate depression, chronic fatigue and anxiety. The St Johns Wort plant is a member of the Hypericaceae family; its flowers and leaves are analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, astringent, cholagogue, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, nervine, resolvent, sedative, stimulant, vermifuge and vulnerary. Hypericum also supports women through menopause. Collect flowers in summer and fill a glass jar with flowers and olive oil, then leave in the sun to form a red pigment that acts as a remedy for minor scalds and burns. Download our St Johns Wort Plant PDF Reference sheet.
Growing Notes:
Zones: 4-8
Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
Mature Height: 3 ft | Spread 2 ft
Bloom: Yellow | Summer
St Johns Wort is self-fertile and potentially invasive.
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All plants grown by Herb & Vine are sown from organic seed in organic soil. We use no chemicals and water naturally with rain water.
IMPORTANT: Information on this website is based on research of the historical uses of this herb and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a medical professional before using any herb for therapeutic purposes. Do not take if pregnant or nursing. Cautions: may reduce the effectiveness of other medicines: it should be avoided if taking critical-dose prescriptions. St Johns Wort may reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill. May also cause photosensitivity.
