St. John’s Bush boasts erect stems with lush, bushy, evergreen foliage and charming few red tubular blossoms atop the foliage, attracting beneficial insects. This low-maintenance marvel thrives in various climates, as long as the soil is kept moist.

Beyond its visual appeal, it also possesses medicinal properties, offering relief from respiratory issues and skin ailments. It has been traditionally used by women for treating afterbirth problems and menstrual pains, and for inducing abortions.

Embrace the allure of St. John’s Bush, a captivating and health-enhancing addition to your home or garden!

Common Name: St. John's Bush

Botanical Names:

Justicia Secunda
Dianthera Secunda
Ecbolium Geniculatum
Ecbolium Secundum
Justicia Caripensis
Justicia Geniculata
Justicia Moricandiana
Lustrinia Geniculata
Rhacodiscus Moricandianus
Rhacodiscus Secundus
Rhytiglossa Geniculata
Rhytiglossa Lucida
Rhytiglossa Moricandiana
Rhytiglossa Secunda
Sericographis Caripensis

Family: Acanthaceae

Other Names:

Blood Root
Hotu Ibihi
Komer Kakat Sha
Mata De Sangre
Sangre Linda
Sanguinaria

Origin: Caribbean (Trinidad, Lesser Antilles), Central America (Panama), South America (Colombia, Ecuador, The Guyanas, Suriname, Venezuela)

Duration: Perennial

Habit: Evergreen and Upright Growth Habit, Stems that can somewhat get Woody, Bushy Foliage with Lance-Shaped Leaves arranged opposite each other along the Stems, Red Tubular Blossoms atop Foliage, Grows up to 90 to 200 centimetres (2.95 feet to 6.56 feet)

Hardiness: Hardy

St. John's Bush

Name: St. John's Bush
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Top Diameter: 4.9375"

Height: 4.5625"
Light Conditions:

Full Sun:
St. John's Bush could be grown in a location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. This however, is recommended for more established plants.

Partial Shade:
In our climate, St, John's Bush may grow well with 3 to 6 hours of sunlight per day, primarily morning sun.

From our experience, it is suitably grown under the shade of trees. Too much sunlight tends to make the colour of the leaves lighten and even turn yellow, which is not advised.

Soil:

Well-drained soil that is poor, average or rich in nutrients. The plant has been reported to grow in forests and along streams.

Mulch (such as grass clippings and wood chips) can be added to the surface of the soil to retain moisture and keep down weeds.

Watering Frequency:

Water the soil primarily when the soil is almost dry or dry.

Watering St. John's Bush should be that the soil is kept moist but not soggy.

Do not allow the soil to dry out for an extended period as this will stress the plant.

Pruning:

Prune (deadhead) stems, leaves and flowers when they appear to wilt, look diseased, or turn yellow or brown.

Pruning can aid in stimulating new growth and make the plant bushier.
Entire Plant -
A tea made from steeping components of the entire plant of St. John’s Bush can be used as a treatment for afterbirth problems. In addition, a decoction of the entire plant combined with Barbadine, Black Sage, Gully Root and Spanish Thyme can be taken for dysmenorrhoea (painful menstrual periods) and as a post-menstrual cleaner. Another decoction of the entire components of St. John’s Bush can be formulated, mixed with Eye Bright and Minnieroot, to relieve menstrual pains, induce abortion, and help clean the womb (remove tissue in the womb) after a miscarriage. Adding St. John’s Bush in a bath can help treat skin rashes and has traditionally been used for rashes in babies.

Leaves -
The leaves of St. John’s Bush can be steeped to make a tea for the treatment of anaemia (not enough healthy red blood cells or oxygen-rich blood), cold, cough, whooping cough, fever, malaria and measles. The tea can also be used to cool the body.

Stems -
The stem and leaves of St. John’s Bush can be incorporated to make a clarified infusion (strained infusion that removes suspended components of the plant in the drink) to address amenorrhoea (absence of menstrual periods).

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