Pick the flowers and put in a jar, then cover with olive oil, and let sit in a dark, cool place for 6-weeks. Strain the plant material out and put in a fresh bottle or dispenser. Rub on skin, it is extremely effective as a pain killer, especially nerve pain. It also provides expedient healing to wounds or skin irritation. Put on toe nails for fungus relief. St. John's wort, also called Hypericum perforatum, is a flowering shrub native to Europe. St. John's wort gets its name because it blooms on the birthday of the biblical John the Baptist, June 24. The flowers and leaves of St. John's wort have active ingredients such as hyperforin. St. John's wort can be found as a supplement in teas, tablets, liquids, and preparations that are put on the skin
