The magical properties of St. John's wort

Another powerful cleansing plant in every sense is St. John's wort. People also call it bloody, bloody, red grass, valiant blood. In ancient Rus', this plant was used by the wise men. According to legends, St. John's wort protects against damage and the evil eye. It is believed that if you carry this plant with you all the time, you will not be afraid of the effects of evil spirits.

St. John's wort (lat. Hypericum perforatum) is a perennial plant with erect stems 40 cm to 1 m high. It grows in meadows, steppes, forest edges and clearings, near roads, as well as in the mountains among shrubs.

St. John's wort is considered one of the most powerful anti-demonic herbs. It is often used by witches in Ukraine. This plant is also considered hostile to evil sorcerers who harm people with the help of evil spirits. This plant is also used as a means of protection against damage and the evil eye. St. John's wort is widely used in folk medicine and is considered the “herb for 99 diseases.”

St. John's wort is a very strong antiseptic. In ancient times, the Slavs threw branches of St. John's wort into raw water to prevent the risk of dysentery and other diseases. This plant was also used to treat cuts, burns and wounds.

In folk medicine, St. John's wort is used:

For the treatment of a wide range of diseases
For the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, ulcers, colitis, diarrhea)
For the treatment of liver, kidneys, gall bladder
For the treatment of urinary tract
For the treatment of the nervous system
For the treatment of colds
For the treatment of joints, etc.

In magic, St. John's wort is used:

To create amulets (magic bags)
For protective rituals
For fumigation (expulsion of evil spirits, cleansing)
For creating potions and infusions
As an ingredient for rituals

To use herbs and plants for magical purposes, the time of collection of the plant itself is important. Let me remind you that St. John's wort, which grows in Places of Power, is of great value.

The moment of collecting St. John's wort is considered no less important. The plant collected on Trinity, Ivan Kupala (July 6 to 7), Lita (summer solstice July 20-23), as well as for all pagan or Christian holidays has maximum power.

Note: It is believed that if you collect St. John's wort on the night of Ivan Kupala, and the next morning weave a wreath from it and jump over the fire in it, then this wreath will acquire magical powers. It must be protected as a means of protection from damage and the evil eye.