St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a herb. This perennial herb is native to Europe and Asia, where it is found in hedges, meadows, and open woods. It has been used in herbal medicine for hundreds of years and has been used medicinally in Europe since ancient times. St. John’s wort is also believed to have properties associated with depression, insomnia, and anxiety.
What is St. John’s wort?
St. John’s Wort is a plant in the Hypericaceae family that grows in rocky outcroppings, slopes, and stream banks. The plant was first used medicinally by St. John, a 3rd century AD Christian and physician who treated patients with mental illnesses and depression. St. John’s Wort is widely used as a natural source of vitamin P and to treat mild depression.