St. John's wort is also known as fairy herb.
In folklore the herb was used to keep at bay witches, ghosts and demons. It was also thought to have the power to protect a house from lightning.
Early herbalists used St. John's wort in the treatment of insanity and melancholy. It was later used against hysteria.
It was used in treatments of hemorrhages and in the spitting up of blood. Intestinal worms were treated with it, and it was given to children to stop them from bed-wetting
Externally it was used to treat skin irritations and bruising. It was also used to soothe engorged breast in nursing mothers.
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