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Article: St. John's wort
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- Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
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St. John's wort
Definition
St. John's wort is a perennial, yellow-flowering plant that grows in the wild throughout Europe and is now found also in North America. The plant tends to be in blossom in the month of June, around the day considered to be the birthday of John the Baptist; hence its popular name. The plant's Latin name is
Hypericum perforatum.
St. John's wort has been used as a popular herbal folk remedy for centuries. More recently, practitioners of conventional Western medicine have been exploring its utility for treating depression and anxiety.
Purpose
Writings since the Middle Ages have described using St. John's wort as treatment for inflammation, injuries, burns, ...
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