St. John's Wort
(Hypericum perforatum)

Description:
St. John's wort is a spreading perennial herb that could be used as a ground cover. Produces yellow flowers during the summer season.

Growing:
  • ​perennial
  • full sun
  • ​poor well draining soil (drier side)
  • moderate water
  • harvest: flower tops

Health benefits:
  • ​reduce skin inflammation (externally)
  • treats mild to moderate depression
  • eases nerve pain (internal)

How to use?
  • ​infusions
  • tinctures
  • oils
  • compresses
  • creams, lotions & salves

Notes:
  • spreads the first year and flowers following year
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