Episode 191: St. John’s Wort with Kyle Denton

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Episode Summary

I was so excited to talk about St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) with this week’s podcast guest, Kyle Denton. St. John’s wort is one of my all-time favorite herbs, and Kyle told me he’d be sharing a few things about it that you don’t commonly hear. He certainly didn’t disappoint! Kyle discussed mythological and poetic aspects of the plant, how he understands it via the lens of the doctrine of signatures, and the science behind potential contraindications of St. John’s wort (hint: how you take the plant matters!). His enthusiasm and love for this plant was infectious – believe it or not, he even got me to sing!

Kyle also shared his version of a favorite way of working with this sunny herb: as an infused oil for topical use. (And if you’re in the Northern hemisphere, right now during the longest days of summer is a great time for making this medicine!) You can download your copy of Kyle’s recipe for Apollo’s Radiance Anointing Oil in the section below.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► How Kyle uses the doctrine of signatures to interpret many of the healing properties of St. John’s wort

► How working with St. John’s wort can help heal certain types of pain and bring presence, motivation, and joy back into your life

► A surprising way that St. John’s wort can make life easier for parents of young children

► How to work safely with St. John’s wort and avoid potential contraindications

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know him, Kyle Denton is a Wisconsin-based community herbalist, medicine maker, and coherency theurgist, devoted to nature’s healing virtues. As founder of Tippecanoe Herbs, he crafts remedies, consults with clients, collaborates with practitioners, and teaches through Root Radical Herbal Academy, blending vitalism, Ayurveda, and traditional Western herbalism. Innovating with sound diagnostics, he pioneers "sonic bloom" herbal tone-ics, harmonizing wellness with vibrational precision. Beyond the clinic, he wanders wild spaces, gathering inspiration. Yet, his heart’s highest calling is as a father and husband, nurturing his family with the same plant-powered passion that fuels his work. A life rooted in nature, knowledge, and nurturing—Kyle cultivates care for every leaf and lesson.

I’m delighted to share our conversation with you today!

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Connect with Kyle:

• Website | TippecanoeHerbs.com
• Instagram | @tippecanoe_herbs
• Substack | @rootradical

What You'll Learn from This Episode

• [1:09] Student spotlight
• [3:05] Introduction to Kyle Denton
• [5:39] Kyle’s plant path
• [17:45] Doctrine of signatures, mythology, and benefits of St. John’s wort
• [37:38] Apollo’s Radiance Anointing Oil recipe
• [42:32] The science behind St. John’s wort contraindications
• [50:45] St. John’s wort jingle
• [52:53] Kyle’s current herbal projects
• [58:56] New skills Kyle is currently cultivating with herbs
• [1:04:27] Herbal tidbit

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• 01:20 - Student spotlight
• 03:16 - Introduction to Kyle Denton
• 05:54 - Kyle’s plant path
• 18:23 - Doctrine of signatures, mythology, and benefits of St. John’s wort
• 39:10 - Apollo’s Radiance Anointing Oil recipe
• 44:22 - The science behind St. John’s wort contraindications
• 53:06 - St. John’s wort jingle
• 55:16 - Kyle’s current herbal projects
• 1:01:37 - New skills Kyle is currently cultivating with herbs
• 1:07:18 - Herbal tidbit

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