St. John's Wort Herb Whole (Hypericum Japonicum)

St. John's Wort Herb Whole (Hypericum japonicum) is the dried aerial part of a low-growing plant used in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and folk herbalism for its cleansing, heat-clearing, and detoxifying properties. In Chinese medicine, it is known as Tian Qi Cao (天葵草), and it is traditionally used to cool the blood, resolve toxicity, and support liver function.

This herb is distinct from the more commonly known Hypericum perforatum (used for mood support in Western herbalism), but shares similar anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities. Tian Qi Cao has been used to address skin eruptions, carbuncles, hepatitis, urinary tract infections, and inflammatory conditions associated with internal heat and dampness.

It is often included in decoctions, washes, or herbal formulas for clearing heat from the liver and gallbladder, supporting detoxification, and promoting overall wellness. Its slightly bitter and cooling nature makes it appropriate for targeting excess internal heat and stagnant qi.

St. John's Wort Herb Whole (Hypericum japonicum) is carefully dried to preserve its therapeutic quality and can be prepared as a tea or used in blends aimed at skin health, heat-toxin resolution, or digestive and liver support. As with all strong detoxifying herbs, it should be used with awareness of individual constitution and guided by a trained herbalist when used internally.