ST JOHNS WORT

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Profile: Hypericum perforatum is a herbaceous perennial that thrives in disturbed meadows and along roadsides. Saint John's wort is a European native that has spread to temperate areas all over the world. Its vivid yellow blossoms, which are suggestive of the sun, are customarily plucked between June and August, when the weather is warmest. St. John's wort has been used in traditional Western herbal methods for a long time. Steeping as tea, oil infusion, and extract are all common methods of preparation.

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St. John's Wort aids in the maintenance of a positive mood and emotional equilibrium.

Hypericum perforatum is the most generally connected species with herbal remedies, and it is one of many species known as St. John's wort. It is native to Europe, but has subsequently spread to various temperate zones around the world, with North America playing a prominent role. The plant is a creeping perennial that produces star-shaped yellow blooms with long stamens. On St. John's Day, which happens every year on June 24th, St. John's wort is typically collected near the beginning of the flowering cycle. The flowers will continue to bloom throughout the summer and can be harvested at any time.

St. John's wort, regarded as a sacred herb, was used for a variety of traditional purposes during the Middle Ages. The herb was originally thought to aid in the protection of individuals from curses, demons, and lightning.

Despite its many applications, St. John's wort is considered an invasive plant and noxious weed in several nations. Though beneficial to humans, it can be harmful to cattle since it grows in pastures and causes photosensitivity in the grazing animals who eat it. Hypericaceae is the plant family that includes St. John's wort.