Botanical name: Hypericum perforatum
John’s Wort (SJW), scientifically identified as Hypericum perforatum, is a leafy herb with a sprawling growth pattern, thriving in open and disturbed areas across a significant portion of the world’s temperate regions. The utilization of this plant as an herbal remedy for a diverse range of internal and external ailments traces its roots back to the era of ancient Greece.
Medicinal Uses:
- Depression
- Menopausal symptoms
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-cancer effects