Hi Liz, I purchase the St. John's Wort in capsules from my health food store and just follow the directions on the bottle. My green thumb turned brown many years ago. :-}) I'd look in a book entitled East of Eden or in another called The Herb Bible to see if either had the directions to prepare fresh plants for consumption. I'm sorry that I can't help more. I just know that the plant helps me. Take care, Jeff At 02:36 PM 12/19/96 -0500, you wrote: >Hi Beth and Jeff: > >Very interested in what you said re St. John's Wort. > >Can you use it fresh? I have it growing in my garden. > >Would you share your 'brew', Beth? > >How do you use it, Jeff? > > Merry Christmas all!!! > > Liz S. >