{"product_id":"st-johns-wort-herb","title":"St. John's Wort Herb (Hypericum perforatum) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. John’s Wort Herb \u003cem\u003e(Hypericum perforatum)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt. John’s Wort is one of the most beloved, extensively studied, and culturally significant botanicals in the Western herbal tradition — a cheerful, sun-loving perennial whose bright yellow flowers, when held up to the light, reveal tiny translucent oil glands that give the leaves their characteristic “perforated” appearance. Named for St. John the Baptist, whose feast day (June 24th) coincides with the plant’s peak flowering in the Northern Hemisphere, St. John’s Wort has been used in European botanical traditions for over two thousand years and remains one of the most widely used and researched botanicals in the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur St. John’s Wort is certified organic, cut and sifted from the aerial parts harvested at peak flowering, when the characteristic red pigment (hypericin) is most concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypericum perforatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypericaceae (St. John’s Wort family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e St. John’s Wort, Common St. John’s Wort, Perforate St. John’s Wort, Klamath Weed, Goatweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial parts (leaves, stems, and flowering tops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe (naturalized worldwide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried green herb with yellow flower remnants; buds and flowers may show red pigmentation when crushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, slightly resinous, faintly balsamic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly bitter, slightly astringent, aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, Hypericum perforatum has naturalized across North America, Australia, New Zealand, and much of the temperate world. It is a perennial herb that grows to about 90 cm in height, producing opposite, oval leaves with distinctive translucent oil glands (visible when held to light) and clusters of bright yellow five-petaled flowers with prominent stamens. The plant’s most distinctive feature is the red pigmentation produced when the flowers or buds are crushed — due to the presence of hypericin and pseudohypericin, naphthodianthrone compounds unique to the Hypericum genus. The plant flowers around the summer solstice and was traditionally gathered on St. John’s Eve (June 23rd) in European folk tradition, when it was believed to be at its most potent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt. John’s Wort has been documented in Western botanical literature since the time of Hippocrates and Dioscorides. It appears in virtually every major European herbal and was one of the most important protective and healing botanicals of the medieval period, used in religious ceremonies, carried as a protective talisman, and applied externally to wounds and burns. It was used extensively by 19th century Eclectic physicians in North America. In the late 20th century it became one of the most extensively researched botanicals in the world, particularly in Germany, where standardized extracts are widely prescribed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried herb in hot water for 10–15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited for alcohol extraction; look for red coloration as a quality indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfused Oils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infuse in olive oil for a traditional red-colored topical preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs with Lemon Balm, Lavender, and Oat Straw in nervine formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Harvested at Peak Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place away from light, which degrades hypericin. Properly stored, dried St. John’s Wort maintains its quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a botanical ingredient for educational and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. St. John’s Wort is known to interact with numerous medications including antidepressants, birth control pills, blood thinners, and antiretroviral drugs by inducing cytochrome P450 enzymes. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking any medications. May cause photosensitivity — avoid prolonged sun exposure during use. Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584054722859,"sku":"SQ5570538","price":4.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bbae4e8c-3a64-4394-a845-daf6250b112a.png?v=1764897464","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/st-johns-wort-herb","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}