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St. John’s Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Flower

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Extract = Anti-inflammatory. Sensitive and/or irritated skins. Anti-irritation. Antimicrobial. Purifying. Oil = Moisturizing. Conditioning. Emollient.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Europe

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Treatment of wounds, urinary tract infections and neurological disorders.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Flowers with 5 yellow-gold petal. It was considered a remedy to chase away evil spirits and apparitions.