Saint Paul’s Wort, Xi-xian-cao (Sigesbeckia pubescens)

Saint Paul's Wort (Xi-xian-cao, Sigesbeckia pubescens)

Saint Paul’s Wort, known scientifically as Sigesbeckia pubescens and traditionally as Xi-xian-cao, is a versatile herb celebrated in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its potent properties. This plant, native to Southeast Asia, China, and Japan, features handsome leaves on sturdy, straight stems that can reach up to 5 feet in height. Its flowers, although numerous, remain mostly closed, giving a unique, sticky, ball-like appearance due to their resinous nature.