Seed Information

Common Name: ST. JOHN'S WORT
Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum
Alternative Names: Perforate St. John's Wort

0.10g up to 310s

R53.00

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Description

• Perennial
• St. John's Wort is native to Europe and W Asia.
• It is an upright clump-forming perennial with small, gland-dotted leaves.
• The oil glands are visible as translucent dots.
• Bright yellow, gland-dotted flowers appear in summer.
• It needs well-drained to dry soil in sun or partial shade.
• Seeds can be sown in autumn.

Parts Used

• Flowers and leaves

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Nature's prozac - nerve tonic
• Treat mild depression, mood disturbances
• Antiseptic - wounds, cuts, burns
• Inflammation of stomach, intestines
• Pain reliever and styptic (bloedstelpend)
• Menopause, liver, gall bladder
• Antiviral properties (Aids)
• Hair and scalp tonic

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