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Saint-John's-wort

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Saint-John's-wort

Common name for plants in the family Hypericaceae, which contains 350 species of herbs or low shrubs in eight genera. The family is sometimes considered part of the family Guttiferae. The majority of species (about 300) belong to the genus Hypericum. Their leaves are opposite or whorled, dotted with glands, and usually have smooth margins. Several species are cultivated in temperate regions for their handsome flowers. H. perforatum, a showy golden flower grown in both the Old and New Worlds whose buds contain a red oil, has long been credited with magical and medicinal powers; today it is being widely used and studied for its possible efficacy against depression.
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Saint-John's-wort has been widely touted as a natural alternative for treating mild depression.
Herb could hurt people with HIV by Rochman, Sue / The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
A wildflower that grows in the western United States, Saint-John's-wort is used primarily as an anti-depressant.
Herbal mania by Gallagher, John / The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
 
 
 
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