St John's Wort (Noun)

Meaning

Any of numerous plants of the genus Hypericum having yellow flowers and transparently dotted leaves; traditionally gathered on St John's eve to ward off evil.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• St John's Wort is a flowering plant that has been used for centuries in herbal medicine to treat mild depression and anxiety.
• The ancient Greeks used St John's Wort to treat a variety of ailments, including insomnia and wounds.
• In medieval Europe, people would gather St John's Wort on St John's Eve and hang it in their homes to ward off evil spirits.
• St John's Wort is a perennial plant that grows in many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Some people take St John's Wort supplements to help manage symptoms of depression, but its effectiveness is still a topic of debate among medical professionals.

Hypernyms

• Suffrutex

Hyponyms

• Pineweed
• Hypericum Prolificum
• Hypericum Androsaemum
• Pine-weed
• Hypericum Maculatum
• Tutsan
• Hypericum Virginianum
• Hypericum Calycinum
• Hypericum Hypericoides
• Hypericum Crux Andrae
• Hypericum Spathulatum
• Hypericum Perforatum
• Hypericum Tetrapterum
• Hypericum Ascyron
• Hypericum Pyramidatum
• Nitweed
• Hypericum Gentianoides