St. John’s wort is the common name for Hypericum perforatum, a yellow flower with a long and rich history. It was originally harvested for the feast of St. John the Baptist. The word ‘wort ...

St John's Wort (Hypericum spp) is a pretty perennial shrub, typically with bright yellow flowers followed by distinctive clusters of berries. There are hundreds of species, some with medicinal ...

The herb St John's Wort has been used to treat depression in children as young as six. Boys aged six to 16 who used the herb for moderately severe depression responded to treatment, according to a ...