Historical Use: Used since ancient times, St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) was believed to ward off evil and has been utilized in traditional medicine for its healing properties. Depression Relief: Modern use focuses on its effectiveness in mild to moderate depression, acting by increasing neurotransmitter levels in the brain. Cultivation: Easily grown in sunny, well-drained areas; harvested in summer for its flowers, which are turned into teas, oils, and capsules. Preparation: This herb can be prepared in several forms: tinctures, teas, & oils. For topical applications, St. John's Wort oil is known for its healing properties on burns, bruises, and skin irritations. Quality: All St. Johns Wort seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness: All St. Johns Wort seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a perennial flowering herb recognized by its clusters of bright yellow, five-petaled flowers with numerous prominent stamens that give them a slightly fluffy appearance. The plant produces small, oblong leaves dotted with translucent oil glands that appear as tiny perforations when held up to light—hence the species name "perforatum." It has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine, particularly for supporting mood and emotional well-being. The aerial parts, especially the flowers and upper leaves, are commonly harvested and prepared as teas, tinctures, extracts, or capsules. St. John's Wort is widely studied and traditionally valued for its potential to help relieve mild to moderate depressive symptoms, seasonal affective concerns, nervous tension, and certain types of nerve-related discomfort. It is also used topically in oil infusions for minor skin irritations, wounds, and burns. The herb contains active compounds such as hypericin and hyperforin, which are believed to contribute to its effects.