{"product_id":"common-st-johns-wort","title":"\u003ctc\u003eCommon St. John´s Wort - Hypericum perforatum\u003c\/tc\u003e","description":"\u003ctc\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv 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data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon St. John´s Wort\u003c\/span\u003e – traditional medicinal plant with bright yellow flowers and medicinal red oil. \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erobust, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperennial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedicinal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eherb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echaracteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden‑yellow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflowers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrowth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eupright, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebushy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edensely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebranched. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereliably, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eform \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong‑lived \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclumps \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eideal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedicinal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egardens, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperennial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enaturalistic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplantings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter‑hardy, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen‑pollinated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditionally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eused \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedicinal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eointment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"69\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Origin_History_-_Herkunft_Geschichte_-_Origem_e_Historia_-_www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1763065844\" \u003e   Origin \u0026amp; History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe common St John’s wort is an open‑pollinated, seed‑true wild perennial from the temperate regions of Europe, western Asia and northern Africa. Botanically, it belongs to the family Hypericaceae, within the subfamily Hypericoideae and the genus \u003cem\u003eHypericum\u003c\/em\u003e. This wild form has inhabited sunny forest edges, roadsides, embankments and nutrient‑poor meadows for thousands of years and is considered a firmly rooted component of the Eurasian flora. Characteristic features include the translucent oil glands in the leaves, which gave the species the name \u003cem\u003eperforatum\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as the black glandular dots on the petals and the red sap in buds and tissues, produced by hypericin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon St John’s wort has been known as an important medicinal herb since antiquity and was already described in the 1st century by Dioscorides in \u003cem\u003eDe materia medica\u003c\/em\u003e and by Pliny the Elder in the \u003cem\u003eNaturalis historia\u003c\/em\u003e. Its flowering period around St John’s Day (24 June) led to the name “St John’s wort”. In various European cultures it was regarded as a symbol of light and the sun. Traditionally, it was used to produce red oil, made by macerating the flowers in oil, which takes on the characteristic red colour. It also played a central role for centuries as a tea herb and in folk medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo this day, common St John’s wort remains present in medicinal gardens, monastic gardens and naturalistic plantings, where it is valued for its medicinal significance, its long flowering period and its robustness. The plant corresponds to the historical wild form that spread across large parts of Eurasia and is still regarded as one of the best‑known traditional medicinal plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"119\" width=\"59\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Appearance_Characteristics_-_Aussehen_Merkmale_-_Aparencia_Caracteristicas_-_www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1763065935\" \u003e   Appearance \u0026amp; Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eform \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eupright, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebushy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclumps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflowers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estar‑shaped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eappear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edense, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emany‑flowered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epanicles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einclude \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etranslucent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglands \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleaves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglandular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edots \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epetals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esap \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebuds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etissues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–30 °C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to tall, 50–100 cm high, 30–50 cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy, clump‑forming\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to September\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly aromatic, resinous\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"91\" width=\"75\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Usage_Cultivation_Highlights_-_Verwendung_Anbau-Higlights_-_Utilizacao_e_Destaques_do_Cultivo_-_www.benjis.net_2f09de09-588a-47b6-ae70-802633c65d50.jpg?v=1763065990\" \u003e  Usage \u0026amp; Cultivation Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon St John’s wort has traditionally been used to produce St John’s oil (red oil), which is made by macerating the flowers in plant oil and develops its characteristic red colour. It has also been used for centuries as a tea herb, as well as a fumigating plant in rituals and for purification. Its bright yellow flowers make it a popular medicinal and symbolic plant in monastic and healing gardens, where it is collected for salves, oil extracts and herbal preparations. In addition, it serves as a valuable bee plant and a versatile medicinal herb in folk medicine. In traditional herb bundles, solstice rituals and historical household apothecaries, it played a consistent role, underscoring its cultural significance to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon St John’s wort is robust, adaptable and provides reliable floral displays outdoors. The species flowers for a long time and forms strong, well‑branched clumps. It shows high tolerance to drought and develops stable stands even in poor soils. Thanks to its deep root system, it remains easy to care for, while its upright growth makes harvesting the flowers easier. As a mature plant it is resistant to slugs and shows excellent winter hardiness. It is well suited for mixed plantings with other medicinal herbs and wild perennials. It tolerates heat well, remains vigorous even in full sun and establishes reliably even in stony, nutrient‑poor soils. With its rapid establishment, it quickly closes open soil patches and supports the stability of naturalistic plantings. It is long‑lived, regenerates reliably after cutting back and resprouts well even after dry periods. Its natural competitive strength against weak‑growing species simplifies maintenance without becoming invasive. Even in extensively managed areas it remains permanently vigorous and forms stable, floriferous stands over many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompared to other medicinal perennials, common St John’s wort stands out for its traditional medicinal value and its bright yellow floral display – ideal for anyone who appreciates time‑tested healing plants with effective uses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/tc\u003e","brand":"Benjis Seeds","offers":[{"title":"0.4g - 1000 seeds","offer_id":44067747987775,"sku":"","price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Johanniskraut-St.JohnsWort-ErvadeSaoJoao-Hypericumperforatum-www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1780051378","url":"https:\/\/www.benjis.net\/en\/products\/common-st-johns-wort","provider":"Benjis Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}