St. John's Wort
BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION
Family :
Hypericaceae
Genus :
Hypericum
Species :
perforatum
COMMON NAMES
St John's Wort; Sint Janskruid
USES
Anxiolytic; Treatment for pain, tension, and depression.
DESCRIPTION
St John's Wort is a perennial herb growing from 1-3 feet tall. Erect stems branch in upper parts with small pale green leaves. Flowers are bright yellow in terminal clusters with long hairy yellow stamens.
BOOKS #
Beat Depression with St. John's Wort, by S. Bratman
Hypericum & Depression, by H. Bloomfield, M. Nordfors ...
EXPERIENCES #
Discontinuation Preferred to Cold Turkey, by Baseline Boy
Contemplating Relaxation, by Staticxsculptor
Where Did My Emotions Go, by DepressionIsBoring
Helpful, by Charlie