St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) organic seeds
- Known since antiquity as a medicinal plant. Well-tried, mood-lifting remedy against depressive moods and trepidation.
- Contents: Approx. 1000 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.79
Description
Ancient medicinal plant with mood-lifting properties and spiritual symbolism
St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is one of Europe's best-known medicinal plants. It is traditionally used for nervous low mood, inner restlessness and mild depression. This effect is attributed to the active compound hypericin, which has an inhibitory effect on the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO) - similar to modern antidepressants, but plant-based and generally well tolerated.
Since antiquity, the plant has been revered as a sun herb - it flowers around the summer solstice and was already regarded in ancient cultures as a bringer of light against inner darkness. Even today, it is burned in many parts of Europe at the summer solstice (St John's Day). In traditional customs, young women wear wreaths of St John's Wort while dancing around the St John's fire as a symbol of light, protection and vitality.
Also valued medicinally is the so-called red oil - an oil extract made from the fresh flower buds, used both internally and externally. It is successfully applied for rheumatism, gout, muscle tension, lumbago, scar care and minor injuries. In this way, St John's Wort combines emotional and physical healing power in a unique way.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Hardy, Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Hypericaceae |
| Characteristics | Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 30-150 cm |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | August, July, June |
| Main harvest | August, July, June, October, September |
| Root system | Deep roots, Runners |
| Winter hardiness zones | 7 (-18 bis -12 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | March, October, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 1-4 weeks, 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing and caring for Hypericum perforatum
St John's Wort is a robust, perennial plant with herbaceous growth and an extensive root system. It thrives particularly well in sunny, rather poor and dry locations, such as fallow ground, waysides or natural gardens. It develops a taproot reaching up to 50 cm deep and spreads by underground root runners.
- Sowing: Start indoors in March-April at around 20 °C, or sow directly outdoors in late autumn (September/October) or very early spring (early March).
- Require light for germination: Press the seeds down lightly only, do not cover with soil.
- Germination: Rather irregular, patience required.
- Plant spacing: approx. 40 cm.
- Location: Sunny to partially shaded, dry, low in nutrients.
With its rich tradition, healing effect and symbolic strength, St John's Wort is an indispensable plant for natural and medicinal herb gardens - a plant full of light.
Other names
Botanical name: Hypericum perforatum
German: Johanniskraut, Echtes Johanniskraut, Tüpfel-Johanniskraut, Herrgottsblut, Sonnenwendkraut, Blutkraut, Hexenkraut
English: St John's Wort, common St John's Wort, perforate St John's Wort, Klamath weed, goatweed
French: Millepertuis, Millepertuis officinal, herbe de la Saint-Jean, chasse-diable
Italian: Iperico, erba di San Giovanni, scacciadiavoli, erba delle streghe
Spanish: Hierba de San Juan, hipérico, corazoncillo, hierba militar, espanta-diablos
Dutch: Sint-janskruid, echt sint-janskruid, jaag-de-duivel
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