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St. John's Wort
Hypericum perforatum

Origin: USA

Properties: Sun, Masculine, Fire

Powers: Health, Protection, Strength, Love, Divination & Happiness

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Magickal Uses

Worn, St. John's Wort wards off fevers and colds, makes soldiers invincible, and attracts love. If it is gathered on Midsummer or on a Friday and worn it will keep mental illness at bay and will also cure melancholy.

When placed in a jar and hung by a window, St. John's Wort protects against thunderbolts, fire and evil spirits. Both flowers and leaves are used for this purpose. It is also dried over the Midsummer fires and hung near the window to keep ghosts, necromancers and other evil doers from the house, and is burned to banish spirits and demons.

Any part of the herb placed beneath the pillow allows unmarried women to dream of their future husbands. Use in rituals or carry to detect other magicians; at one time it was held to the mouth of accused Witches to force them to confess.

Herbal Information (excluding Medicinal) from: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magickal Herbs by Scott Cunningham Copyright ©1985, Scott Cunningham. Llewellyn Publications. Buy It Now!

Medicinal Uses

Parts used: flowers & leaves

This herb has been traditionally used for cases of mild to moderate depression. (St. John's Wort does have properties similar to MAO inhibitors, so if you are taking medication for depression, talk to your health care professional before using.) Also when used externally it can reduce inflammation in the sciatic area.

Side effects: Photo sensitivity. Watch exposure to sun while taking St. John's Wort.

As with any medicine, use care and knowledge when taking herbs. Their medicine can be strong and effective when used properly. For dosage and side effects seek the advice of a health care practitioner.

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