St. John’s Wort

Botanical Name: Hypericum Perforatum

Another Name: Raei, Hofarqun, Shahnaz Flower

Part used: Flower Branches

St John’s wort is a perennial plant with extensive, creeping rhizomes. The common name comes from its traditional flowering and harvesting on St John’s day, 24 June.
In ancient times, doctors and herbalists (specialists in herbs) wrote about its use as a sedative and treatment for malaria as well as a balm for wounds, burns, and insect bites. Today, St. John’s wort is used by some people to treat mild to moderate depression, anxiety, or sleep disorders.

Benefits

·       Anti-depressive and sedative properties.

·       Effective remedy for the nervous system, relaxing tension, and anxiety and lifting the spirits.

·       Enhancing the effect of neurotransmitters in the brain.

·       As a tissue restorative for nerves, St. John’s Wort is indicated for stroke patients, for mild neuroses, sleepwalkers, and accident victims.