St. John’s Wort
Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum
Family Name: Hypericaceae
Plant Description: Yellow-flowered herb with translucent dots in leaves
Ecosystem: Meadows, hillsides
Size: 30–100 cm
Shape: Upright with oval leaves
Geographical Origin: Europe
Current Distribution: Europe, Asia, North America
Flower Shapes and Colours: Bright yellow, star-shaped flowers
Seed Types and Size: Tiny seeds in capsules
Uses: Mood support, nerve tonic
Parts Used: Flowers, upper stems
Medicinal Uses: Mild antidepressant, nerve calming
Planetary Influences: Sun
Metaphysical Uses: Protection, joy
Elemental Association: Fire