The perennial St John's wort plant is an oil-rich plant whose leaves are densely covered with oil glands and its branched, woody stems swathed with the plants' five-rayed golden yellow flowers. The St John's wort oil contains a distinct characteristic, which is evidenced when these flowers are rubbed between the fingers - staining them a blood red.
Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum
Common name: St John's wort
Plant Part: Flowering tops
Extraction: Infusion
Applications: St John's wort has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action, allowing the soothing and strengthening of the skin. Its application in beauty products and creams is popular, as well as use for lip balm.
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