History and Origin
St John’s wort was introduced in Canada. It is now a widely spread plant, except for the Prairies. St John’s wort is a medium-sized herbaceous plant with numerous five petals flowers of a bright yellow. Petals are dented and dotted with numerous resiniferous black glands. The flowers used to enter in the preparation of mead, liquors, and a longevity elixir. Native Americans use it as a tranquilizer as well as to treat cuts, skin problems, rheumatisms, respiratory problems, diarrhea, and fever. Flower tops were also used to make dies for wool and silk. St John’s wort is widely known, notably for its antidepressant properties. It is used as an
essential oil, maceration oil, and tincture.
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