Description
St. John’s Wort, also known as Hypericum Perforatum, is a perennial flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It grows up to 1 meter tall, featuring bright yellow flowers and buds with small black glands along the edges, long stamens, and three pistils.
Description:
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Grows freely in meadows, uncultivated areas, woods, hedges, and roadsides.
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Reaches 1 to 3 feet in height.
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Pale green leaves with visible oil glands.
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Flower buds are bright yellow and develop into the distinctive yellow blooms marked with tiny black dots along the edges.
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Blooms from June to August, producing small blackish seeds in a three-celled capsule.
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Has a distinct aroma and a bitter, astringent, balsamic taste.
Culinary and Traditional Uses:
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Historically added in small quantities to flour by bakers.
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Valued in traditional botanical practices and culinary preparations.
How to Enjoy:
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Herbal Tea / Infusion: Use 1–2 tablespoons of dried St. John’s Wort, including buds and flowers, per cup or teapot. Pour hot water, cover, and steep 10–15 minutes. Strain and enjoy.
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Optional: Sweeten with honey, fruit juice, stevia leaf powder, or licorice root powder.
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Creative idea: Freeze St. John’s Wort tea into ice cubes for a refreshing twist.
Note: Intended for culinary and traditional herbal use as part of everyday enjoyment.
Precautions: Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.





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