What is Saint John’s Wort?
Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has a yellow flower that the Ancient Druids suggested “creates a sunny mood.” St. John’s Wort grows in open fields and waste areas in many areas of the world. It is originally native to Europe, but is now found in North and South America, Asia and Australia. It’s easily identified by its small, round leaves and bright yellow flowers which bloom during the summer. Its species name, perforatum, describes the tiny holes (stomata) that can be seen through the leaves if they are held up to the sunlight; they look like perforations.

What is Saint John’s Wort used for?
The flowering tops of St. John’s Wort are the parts which are used as a remedy. The black dots found around the edges of the flowers contain hypericin, one of the naturally occurring components of St. John’s Wort that has been credited for its actions.

When you pick a St. Johns Wort Flower and squish it, it releases red liquid. In Folklore, this action was thought to represent the beheading of St. John the Baptist. The plant has also been called St. Joan’s Wort, because St. Joan of Arc met with a similar fate. It was considered lucky to harvest the flowers on St. John’s Day- June 24th. In recent years, St. John’s Wort has been widely evaluated and reported on in mainstream medical literature. St. John’s Wort is known as a healthy mood-supporting herb.*

Why Nature’s Answer?
Nature’s Answer St. Johns Wort Organic Alcohol Herbal Extract offers 1,000mg of concentrated St Johns Wort in each 1 ml Serving. St Johns Wort supports a healthy mood* and helps alleviate the occasional blue feeling*, gluten-free and non- GMO.

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