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When you glance upon this plant at first, you immediately notice its bright attractive yellow flowers however it holds a strange quality. If you squeeze the light petals, a bloody red liquid is released.
The oil that comes from the petals is secreted from small opaque glands scattered across the edges.
In ancient folklore, a plant that can bleed was assumed to possess great power.
During the initial stages of Christianity, the herb became associated with John the Baptist (wort meaning an old English word for plant). On the holy saints’ birthday, June 24th, the plant begins to bloom until August 29th, the anniversary of when the saint was vengefully beheaded.
In the 6th century, its use was noted by the Irish missionary St. Columba who brought the herb with him into Scotland. Its scientific name, Hypericum perforatum, comes from Greek meaning “hanging over an icon”, referring to the ritual of hanging the herb over religious images in order to banish demonic entities.
Centuries later, it became a symbol that protects against evil alongside its well-known medicinal qualities that help heal the body and calm the mind.
Ancient Greek and Roman health practitioners used St. John’s wort to heal battle wounds, treat burns, bruises, and inflammation.
In the time of the Crusades when battles were fought in the Holy lands, the crusaders treated their wounds with this herb in the same way.
Over time, its use spread and it became known to treat heart conditions, jaundice, stomach issues, urinary troubles, nervous tension, and depression.
In modern times, St. John’s Wort is one of the most popular and commonly used herbs to help treat depression. It is also used to provide relief from anxiety, nervous exhaustion, skin irritations, and premenstrual syndrome. Scientific research continues to confirm what our ancestors already knew.
In 2009, a randomized control study was conducted and concluded that the herb was more effective than a placebo and as effective as standard prescription antidepressants with fewer side effects!
Beneficial qualities:
- Helps treat minor to moderate depression
- Treats anxiety
- Relieves minor skin conditions
- Helps reduce nervous exhaustion
- Improves mood
- Alleviates Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D)
