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Saint John's wort |
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Saint John's wort
a. any of numerous shrubs or herbaceous plants of the temperate genus Hypericum, such as H. perforatum, having yellow flowers and glandular leaves: family Hypericaceae b. a preparation of this plant often used to treat mild depression Saint John's wort [sānt ′jänz ‚wȯrt] (pharmacology) Hypericum perforatum.A herbacious perennial that has been used for millennia for its many medicinal properties, including wound healing and treatment of kidney and lung ailments, insomnia, and depression. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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