St John's Wort Hypericum Perforatum 1L

**St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)**
St. John’s Wort has been used for centuries in Europe to support **emotional resilience, lift the spirits, and protect the nervous system**. Traditionally, it was valued for **brightening mood, easing anxiety, calming tension, and helping one feel more expressive and vital**.

Herbally, St. John’s Wort is a **nervine, mild antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, and modulating herb**, helping to **balance the nervous system, ease emotional heaviness, and support mental clarity and vitality**. Key constituents include **hypericin, hyperforin, and flavonoids**, which contribute to its **mood-lifting, protective, and anti-inflammatory effects**.

Energetically, St. John’s Wort is **warming, gently uplifting, and modulating**, with **Fire element qualities** that support **courage, vitality, and heart-centered emotional expression**. Its **Sun planetary influence** encourages **self-expression, illumination, and emotional confidence**, helping one shine light into the world and open the heart.

**Zodiac Correspondence – Leo:**
St. John’s Wort aligns with Leo because Leo governs the **heart, vitality, and creative expression**. Like Leo, this herb **helps one open the heart, express emotions boldly, and bring light and courage to both self and others**, supporting emotional and physical vitality.

Correspondences: **Zodiac:** Leo | **Planet:** Sun | **Element:** Fire | **Masculine/Feminine:** Masculine

St. John’s Wort is a **perennial plant** with bright yellow, star-shaped flowers. The **flowering tops are best harvested at full bloom**, when medicinal potency is highest.

⚠ **Cautions:** May interact with medications including antidepressants, birth control, and blood thinners. Avoid during pregnancy without professional guidance.