St. John’s Wort: Safety and Precautions

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

Contraindications and Precautions Hypericum perforatum L. can interact with many medications, including antidepressants, birth control pills, blood thinners, and immunosuppressants, reducing their effectiveness. It may cause photosensitivity, making the skin more...

St. John’s wort – Interesting Uses

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

Interesting Uses St. John’s wort has a long history in traditional medicine. It has been commonly used as a herbal remedy for mild depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. The plant is also used externally in the form of oils or ointments to support the healing of...

St. John’s Wort – Traditional uses in folk medicine

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

Traditional uses in folk medicine: The medicinal part is the aerial part of the plant, Hyperici herba Romania: One of the most important medicinal plants Tea for anxiety, insomnia, depression Oil (“sun oil”) for wounds, burns Hungary: Used for nervous disorders and...

St. John’s Wort – Botanical Profile

Szerző: | aug 15, 2026

St. John’s Wort  Hypericum perforatum L., Hypericaceae Family Distribution and Habitat Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John’s wort) is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Today, it is widely naturalized in many other parts of the world, including...

St. John’s Wort – Botanical Profile

Szerző: | aug 12, 2026

Hypericum perforatum L., Hypericaceae Family Distribution and Habitat Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John’s wort) is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Today, it is widely naturalized in many other parts of the world, including North and South America,...