St john's wort

Hypericum perforatum NL: St Janskruid / F: Millepertuis St John’s Wort (SJW) is another powerful herb with a long history as folk medicine. In our days St John’s Wort got great media attention for aiding in the treatment of those suffering from depression, being known as the “natural prozac” Long before SJW got to be used to treat depression, it was considered to be a “herb that chases the evil spirits away” as it was used to treat various types of insanity attacks. Paracelsus was whom…

A Solar herb for Leo Season ☀️ St. John's Wort (+ a few of their names): Spathochorto • Gole Raii • Dalachoy • Dazi ☀️⁠ ⁠ Saint John's Wort goes by many names and belongs to the genus Hypericum. This Latin genus' name is borrowed from the Ancient Greek word for this plant, huperikón, a variant of hupérekios, translated to "above pictures" or "over the heath," possibly referring to the mystical properties of this plant and how it was used in shrines to repel evil spirits...

Antique prints by Robert Sweet, Robert Sweet Flower Garden 1838

You can easily learn how to harvest St. John's Wort and put is wonderful properties to use in your home grown medicine cabinet.

Unveiling the Surprising Benefits of St. John’s Wort Oil for Your Skin and Mind - Grapevine Goodies | For centuries, people have relied on St. John’s wort oil benefits as a natural remedy for various health conditions. The process of extracting St. John’s wort oil involves soaking the flowers of the Hypericum Perforatum plant in a carrier oil. The flowers of this plant, native to Europe but now found in other parts of the world, are used to extract the oil. #stjohnswortoilskincare

St. John’s Wort is getting popular for helping damaged skin, as well as a natural antidepressant. Here’s why you should include it in your beauty routine.