St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort, also known as
Common St. John's Wort and
Hypericum perforatum, is native to Britain and Europe.
In medieval Europe, at the time of the summer solstice,
St. John's Wort was considered to have powerful magical properties that repelled evil.
Medicinally,
St. John's Wort was used to treat emotional and nervous complaints. In the 19th century the herb fell into disuse, but recent research shows its prominence as an extremely valuable remedy for complaints related to the nervous system. Daily treatment with
St. Johns Wort may improve the most common physical and behavioral symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome
St. John's Wort was partially given its name due to when the flowers are crushed they turn red, possibly relating to the blood at St. John's beheading on August 29. Some people considered this date to be the best date to pick this herb, while others considered that the best day to pick the plant was on June 24, the day of St. John's feast. In the Christian tradition, St. John represents light, hence the flowers were taken as a reminder of the sun's bounty.
Caution: the herb may make the skin sensitive to light.
Also available:
Echinacea Purpurea Seeds
Chive Seeds
Red Clover Seeds
