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

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 digestive problems
• External use for skin healing

Latvia:

• Infusions for mood disorders and liver support
• Traditional midsummer rituals (linked to protection)

Malta:

• Less prominent but used similarly for mild depression and wounds