St. John’s Wort

🌿 St. John’s Wort - 5g

Scientific Name: Hypericum perforatum
Also Known As: Tipton’s Weed, Klamath Weed, Goatweed, Hypericum

Description

St. John’s Wort is a bright perennial herb with golden-yellow star-shaped flowers that capture the energy of the sun. Its leaves are perforated with tiny translucent dots, giving the plant a radiant, luminous appearance. Traditionally harvested around St. John’s Day (June 24th), it is celebrated for its ability to lighten the heart, protect against negativity, and restore balance.

Magical Properties

St. John’s Wort carries the energy of the sun, used for protection, courage, and clarity. It dispels negativity, guards the home and spirit, and lifts emotional heaviness. In magical practice, it is used to ward off evil, invite happiness, and enhance intuition.

• Element: Fire & Air

• Planetary Correspondence: Sun

• Deities: Apollo, Helios, Sol, Brigid

• Uses:

  • Hang bundles above doorways or windows for protection from malevolent spirits.

  • Burn or use in incense to brighten mood and energy in ritual spaces.

  • Add to charm bags to increase courage, confidence, and emotional resilience.

  • Infuse in oils or teas for uplifting the mind and guarding the heart.

Medicinal Properties

St. John’s Wort is renowned for its mood-enhancing and nervine qualities, supporting emotional balance and nervous system health.

• Actions: Antidepressant, nervine, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, wound-healing.

• Common Uses:

  • Supports mood and emotional well-being.

  • Reduces mild anxiety, restlessness, and nervous tension.

  • Helps with minor wounds, burns, and inflammation when used topically.

  • Traditionally used to protect against seasonal affective symptoms.

• Energetics: Warming, drying, uplifting, brightening.

(Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner before internal use, especially with medications.)