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St. John

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Category: herb and spices

St. John's Wort — Hypericum perforatum — is one of the most studied and widely used medicinal herbs in the world, with a history of use spanning over 2,000 years across ancient Greek, Roman, and European folk medicine traditions. Named because it traditionally blooms around St. John's Day (June 24th), this bright yellow flowering herb has been one of the primary herbs for emotional wellness support in European herbal medicine for centuries.

Ancient Greek physicians including Hippocrates and Dioscorides wrote about St. John's Wort. Medieval European herbalists used it extensively. It was so valued that it was used in spiritual protection rituals across European folk traditions. Today it is one of the most researched herbs for mood and emotional wellness support globally — with studies consistently validating what traditional European herbalists have known for two millennia.

2,000 years. The mood herb of European tradition. Most studied herb for emotional wellness.

Brew as tea 10 minutes or take as tincture/capsule. Best used consistently for 4–6 weeks for full effect. Note: can interact with certain medications — consult your healthcare provider if taking prescription medications.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Harper ★★★★★

I've been drinking it as a nightly tea for about three weeks and the difference in my mood is noticeable. The dried herb still smells potent, not dusty like some I've bought at bulk stores.

Olivia ★★★★★

The dried herb arrived fresh and fragrant, with the little perforated leaves clearly visible just like the botanical name suggests. I've been steeping it as a nightly tea and it's become a calming part of my wind-down routine.

Penelope G. ★★★★★

I've been using this for a few months now and the quality is consistent every time — the cut is clean with very little stem or dust. Steeping about a teaspoon in hot water for ten minutes gives a mild, slightly bitter tea that I actually look forward to.