St. John's-Wort
From KB Lexicon
St John's-Wort
| Type | Botanical |
|---|---|
| Source | St John’s-Wort flowers and leaves |
| Classification | Botanical Ingredients |
| Primary Uses | Anti-depressive brews, light-bringing potions |
| Common Potions | None listed |
| Alchemical Properties | Sun-aspected, mood-supportive |
| Magical Effects | Gently lifts gloom and wards off oppressive influences |
| Hazard Level | Low |
| Shelf Life | Dried |
| Notes | Sometimes combined with moonstone for balanced mood work. |
St John’s-Wort is a bright, sun-linked herb known for pushing back metaphorical clouds.
In magic, it is used to counter mild depressive or oppressive emotional states.
It also has a reputation for warding off darker spirits and influences.