St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum in latin) is native to and relatively widespread in the temperate climes of Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. It was also introduced to other temperate climes. It prefers sunny locations on dry, limy or primary rocky soils and is found on fallow land, the edges of meadows and forests, walls, and paths up to an altitude of 1500 metres.
Applications
Prevent against depression
Treat pre-menstrual syndrome
Prevent against bacterial infections
Used for centuries to calm the nerves and treat depression