St John's Wort is a wild herb that has long been recognized as a remedy to relieve depression. In this painting it is in the background healing the woman
, a tough stem with little yellow flowers.
In British Columbia St John's Wort is considered an invasive weed.
teams of people comb the roadsides and railway tracks to pull up this 'invasive plant'. However the plant thrives as a remedy for depression and can be used without side-effects to lift your mood. This painting celebrates the healing properties of the herb.
- Subject Matter: woman with herb
