St. John's Wort  

Also Known As – Hypericum perforatum, Perforated bush, Hypericum, and Klamath weed.

Wild Crafted - Europe

Overview - St Johns Wort is a small plant with yellow flowers native to Europe. Its common name refers to St. John's Day, which is June 24 and the usual time of year when the flowers are ready for harvest. This herb has been introduced to many other places in the world, and has been labeled as a noxious weed in many places. It can cause severe side effects in livestock that eat it like photosensitization, depression of the central nervous system, spontaneous abortion and death. This herb is also grown commercially in Europe. Use of St. John's wort as medicine dates all the way back to ancient Greece. Historically, it has also been used as an abortifacient.

Other Uses –St. John's wort is sometimes used to flavor distilled spirits. The flowers and stems also produce yellow and red dye.

Parts Used - The dried flowering tops and leaf.

Precautions - St Johns wort may cause photosensitivity, so don't stay out in the sun any longer than necessary when you take this herb. 

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