This perennial herb_ also known as Amber, can grow up to 3 feet tall. Its flowers are bright yellow and the leaves are oval and light green..

Grow St. John's Wart in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Take internally (tea, tablets, capsules, tincture, extract) for diarrhea, bed-wetting, tension, nerves, relieve uterine cramping & for PMS and anxiety. If you suffer from depression take 300 mg of extract three times a day. Apply externally for healing bruises, cuts, wounds, ulcers, sunburn and irritations.

If you are using oil, warm it up in water to about 98 degrees, that will increase the effect of the oil. To make tea, pour one cup boiling water over

2 teaspoons of herbs. For best effect, drink one cup two times a day.

Parts used: Flowers, leaves. St. John's Wart may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.