Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: St. John’s wort

  • St. John’s wort: Repelling witches and treating depression

    Even the most devout Christian might be excused for not taking off time from his work or pleasures to celebrate on June 25 the birthday (not the gruesome beheading) of St. John the Baptist. This is also the day of the summer solstice (the longest day of the year) when the beautiful yellow St John’s…