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Saint John’s Wort
Brought from Europe by settlers, this flowering plant was used to treat many ailments, including burn wounds, kidney troubles, nervous disorders, and served as a magical sign for superstitions. Because of the flower’s bright yellow color, it represented the sun and was used to predict longevity, marital bliss, and other fortunes in life. Learn more here.
Femina Medicus: Women in Medicine During the Revolutionary War 