I was gifted several beautiful, healthy St. John’s Wort plants from a local nursery friend and cannot wait to put them in the ground but did you know that aside from beautiful yellow blooms it also has numerous health-boosting properties?
Benefits:
1️⃣ Natural Antidepressant: Known for its mood-lifting effects, St. John’s Wort is often used to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
2️⃣ Wound Healing: It possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it useful for treating minor cuts and burns.
How to Use St. John’s Wort:
🌼 Salve: Infuse St. John’s Wort in oil and blend with beeswax to create a soothing salve for cuts, burns, and sore muscles.
🌼 Tea: Steep dried St. John’s Wort flowers in hot water for 5-10 minutes to make a calming tea that can help improve mood and relieve stress.
Growing St. John’s Wort:
☀️ Sunlight: Plant in a sunny location for optimal growth.
🌱 Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; it’s tolerant of poor soil conditions.
💦 Watering: Water moderately; ensure the soil is not too wet to avoid root rot.
Add St. John’s Wort to your garden for its beautiful yellow blooms and incredible health benefits- Now that’s BombDiggity!
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Written by
Lane and Jules Morris
Authors and University of Tennessee faculty writing from our farm in East Tennessee about gardening, the farm kitchen, faith and designing a flourishing life at any age. More about us
