St. John's wort
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of St. John's wort
First recorded in 1745–55; so named because it was traditionally gathered on St. John's Eve to ward off evil
Example Sentences
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I also tested aloe vera, St. John’s wort, rose hips, comfrey, all of these things are very acid.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2022
He went on to list some of the supplements that haven’t shown benefits in trials: turmeric, St. John’s wort, ginkgo, echinacea.
From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2020
There are the herbal remedies: Mostly teas, with such ingredients as lemon balm, lavender, camomile, rooibos, St. John’s wort and ashwagandha, an herb used in ayurvedic medicine.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2019
Ingredient apps like Think Dirty help aficionados weigh the difference between mugwort and St. John’s wort.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 9, 2018
Like the Scottish rowan, or like St. John’s wort, it is potent against evil influences.
From Custom and Myth by Lang, Andrew
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