St. John's wort

St. John's wort

St. John's wort is a well-known medicinal plant with mood-enhancing effects, often used for mild depression and nervousness.

Kategorien

Pflanzenheilkunde, Stimmungsaufheller

Tags

depression, Sensitivity to light, Annoy

Aussprache

joˈhanɪsˌkʁaʊ̯t

Etymologie

named after St. John's Day (June 24th), the time of flowering

Verwandte Begriffe

  • Baldrian
  • Melisse
  • Hopfen