hypericum perforatum

St. Johns Wort is now considered unsafe
by some medical authorities and it is urged
that it be used with caution.
This herb may cause photo-dermatitis.

USES
St. Johns wort's leaves can be added to salads.
It is added to alum and alchohol to make wool dyes.
This herb can be added to potpourri.

MEDICINAL
This herb is well known to treat depression.
It was once used to relieve bed -wetting in children.
The oil of this herb is used to treat
bruises, wounds, varicose veins and sunburn.
The flowers were used in a tea form to treat
pain, anemia, rhuematism, and nervous conditions.

MAGICKAL
Protection, removes negative energies.

St. Johns wort is a herb that grows wild in parts
of Brittain, many parts of Europe, and Asia.
It can be found growing out in the wild at locations
such as roadsides, hedges, meadows, and in forests.
This herbs' name Hypericum comes from
the Greek and means "over an apparation".
It was believed that evil spirits that smelled
this herb would flee and not cause harm.

CULTIVATION
Plant in full sun to light shade.

Harvesting
Leaves can be picked at anytime.
Pick the flowers as they open.

Preserving
Drying, and is kept in oil.


Black cohosh, Wild Yam and St. John's Wort


CAUTIONS and CRITTERS
Saint John's Wort and Comfrey


SOURCE(S)
The Complete Book Of Herbs
by Lesley Bremness

Research too, only experiment with one herb at a time.

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Pagan Daily News
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