Did you know that St. John’s Worts were used to ward off evil spirits? Yes! In some parts of the Northern Europe, it was strung on the doors of the believers.
The beautiful plant is famous for its medicinal uses, from healing burns or wounds to treating mental health problems such as mild to moderate depression. However, it has several side effects and can interact with some medications, so make sure to consult your doctor before you take any herbal medications such as St. Johns Worts.
Did you know that this plant was named after St. John the Baptist? Yes! The plant’s flowers bloom around June 24th; which is a celebrated day for St. John. This beautiful plant is considered invasive and noxious in some states in the US because it can be poisonous to grazing animals, such as cattle, goats. horses and sheep.
Poem written by Salvacion “Roselle” Reyes
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