Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum
Other Names: Amber, Amber Touch-and-Heal, Chassediable, Devil’s Scourge, Goatweed, God’s Wonder Plant, Grace of God, Hypericum, Johnswort, Klamath Weed, Mellepertuis, Rosin Rose, Tipton Weed, Witches’ Herb,
Parts Used: Whole Plant
Preparation & Dosage:
Herbal Actions: Analgesic, Anti-depressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Expectorant, Nervine Relaxant, Tonic (Nervine), Vulnerary
Uses: Acne, Anxiety, Bed-Wetting, Bronchial Inflammation, Bruises, Burns, Cancer, Depression, Fibrositis, Hemorrhoids, Hypothyroidism, Insect Bites and Stings, Insomnia, Kidney Disease, Menopausal Anxiety & Irritability, Neuralgia, Rheumatic Pain, Scabies, Sciatica, Stomach Pain from Ulcers, Sunburn, Tension, Traumatic Shock, Varicose Veins, Warts, Wounds
Contraindications: May reduce the half life of some medications. Please check all drug interactions. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Notes:
St. John’s Wort at Green Comfort
photo by Jolene CooperSt. John’s Wort at Green Comfort
photo by Jolene CooperWild St. John’s Wort at Green Comfort
photo by Jolene CooperYoung St. John’s Wort photo by Jolene Cooper