St. John's wort's Latin name is Hypericum perforatum—named for the hypericin content in the plant's flowers and the tiny perforations in the leaves. These hypericin-rich flowers offer many healing gifts.

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Herb Notes: St. John’s Wort – Uplift Your Mood, Ease Your Pain, Heal Your Skin