St John’s Wort

It was named after John the Baptist as it flowers around June 24^th, (in the northern hemisphere) the day celebrated as his birthday.   Supplements are made from the dried flowers.  St John’s wort is most commonly used for the treatment of mild depression and conditions associated with depression such as anxiety, stress, premenstrual syndrome, fibromyalgia or chronic pain.  It helps promote sound sleep and is helpful when depression is marked by fatigue, sleepiness and low energy levels.  St John’s Wort fights bacteria and viruses and is a natural blood purifier.  When used as an ointment it soothes and relieves haemorrhoids.