St. John’s Wort Flower Bud| Hypericum Perforatum| Organic

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:

• Grows freely in meadows, uncultivated areas, woods, hedges, and roadsides.

• Reaches 1 to 3 feet in height.

• Pale green leaves with visible oil glands.

• Flower buds are bright yellow and develop into the distinctive yellow blooms marked with tiny black dots along the edges.

• Blooms from June to August, producing small blackish seeds in a three-celled capsule.

• Has a distinct aroma and a bitter, astringent, balsamic taste.

Culinary and Traditional Uses:

• Historically added in small quantities to flour by bakers.

• Valued in traditional botanical practices and culinary preparations.

How to Enjoy:

• 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.

• Optional: Sweeten with honey, fruit juice, stevia leaf powder, or licorice root powder.

• 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.