St. John's Wort Tea vitamins and Herbs.

St. John's Wort Tea

St. John's Wort (Hypercium perforatum) has been used for more 
than 20000 years. The leaves and flowers of St. John's Wort 
contain special glands that release a red oil when pinched. 
Recommended in the first century by the naturalist Pliny, and 
the physician Dioscorides, St. John's Wort has a long and varied 
history of use by the Romans and Greeks. In addition to its 
health benefits, St. Jon\hn's Wort was also believed to be a 
protector against evil. Early colonist introduced the plant into 
North America but found the Indians using the native American 
herb in much the same Old World plant. Today, St. John's Wort is 
enjoying renewed interest by both herbalists and researchers.