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Hypericum perforatum
plant overview
herb of john the baptist

St. John's wort herb is a perennial, meadow plant. Originally native to Europe it now grows in many temperate zones around the world. It is so-named because of its propensity to bloom on or near June 24th, or St. John’s Day. St John's wort has a myriad of traditional and modern uses. It produces a deep red dye when extracted in alcohol, the shade modifiable with different mordants. The dried St. John's Wort leaf is used to produce teas, tinctures, extracts, and infused oils. Also used powdered to make skin care preparations, or encapsulated as a dietary supplement. Wondering where to buy dried St. John’s Wort plant? Our bulk options include 1/4lb and 1lb options

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01.
St. Johns wort: A Bit of Botany

a little botanical information on St. John's Wort

description
Hypericum perforatum is a perennial plant of the Hypericaceae family.

Commonly referred to as St. John's Wort, this plant features extensive, creeping rhizomes. Its erect stems can grow approximately 3 feet high (1 m), and are branched in the upper section. Growing along the stem are narrow, oblong, yellow-green leaves that have transparent dots flecked throughout the tissue, and on occasion on the lower surface a few black dots. The leaves are opposing, stalkless, and approximately 1/2 inch long.

St. John's Wort five-petaled flowers measure up to 1 inch across, and are a bright yellow color with clearly evident black dots. Between late spring and early to mid summer, the flowers present in broad cymes (flower clusters with a central stem and a single terminal flower that develops first) at the ends of the upper branches. The flowers' pointed sepals have glandular dots in the tissue. The flowers also have many stamens, which unite at the base into three bundles. The pollen grains are ellipsoidal. When seed pods or flower buds are crushed a reddish/purple liquid. This does not occur when the flowers themselves are crushed.

In more than twenty countries, St. John's Wort is listed as a noxious weed.

common names & nomenclature
St John's day is June 24th and the serendipitous blossoming of this plant's flowers (and its resulting harvest) around that time has lent it its common name. The genus name Hypericum is derived from the Greek words hyper, meaning "above" and eikon meaning "picture". This is in reference to the plant's traditional use in warding off evil. The plant would be bundled and hung in the house over a religious icon during St John's day.

Additionally, when held to the light, the plant's leaves exhibit conspicuous translucent dots which lends them the appearance of being 'perforated', hence the plant's Latin name.

Also known as:
st. john’s wort, tipton's weed, rosin rose, goatweed, chase-devil, klamath weed, common st john's wort, perforate st john's wort

St John's Wort, herb of john the baptist

02.
St. Johns wort: Where in the World

habitat and range for st. john's wort

Hypericum perforatum is native to Europe, including Britain, south and east to North Africa, the Azores, Madeira and West Asia.

03.
St. Johns wort: Cultivation & Harvesting

cultivation and harvesting for st. john's wort

climate
St. John's Wort has been introduced to many temperate areas of the world and grows wild in many meadows.

soil
Easily grown in any reasonably good well-drained but moisture retentive soil, succeeds in dry soils.

growing
Sow seeds in the autumn or in the spring in a greenhouse as soon as they are ripe. Seeds usually germinate in 1-3 months at 10°C. Transplant out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent locations in the summer. Division can also be done in spring or autumn, divisions should be planted directly in the garden.

harvesting
The flowering shoots are harvested in early summer and dried for later use.

preserving
Store dried cut and sifted St. John's wort and powdered St John's wort in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

04.
St. Johns wort: The Rest of the Story

additional information

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering perennial plant that has been a significant fixture in botanical history for over 2,000 years. The plant is easily identified by its bright yellow flowers, which feature small, translucent glands on the leaves and petals. These glands contain volatile oils that release a deep red pigment when crushed, a characteristic that has deeply influenced the plant's nomenclature and folklore.

The name "St. John’s wort" originates from the tradition of harvesting the plant on St. John’s Day, with "wort" being an Old English term for plant. Historically, the plant was documented in the records of Ancient Greek and Roman practitioners. In medieval Europe, it was associated with the Doctrine of Signatures, where the red oil was traditionally linked to specific topical applications. By the 17th century, the London Pharmacopoeia detailed a process of infusing the flowers in oil under the sun for several weeks to create a vibrant red botanical tincture.

In 19th-century North America, eclectic physicians and various botanical traditions utilized the whole herb in various preparations. Today, St. John’s wort remains one of the most widely researched botanicals. It is commonly prepared as a standardized extract, a dried herb for tea, or as a topical oil.

Because St. John’s wort is a highly active botanical, it is known to interact with a wide range of medications by affecting how the liver processes certain compounds. It may also increase sensitivity to sunlight in some individuals. Therefore, it is essential to consult with a healthcare professional before adding St. John’s wort to your routine, particularly if you are taking any prescription medications or have underlying health considerations.

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