68 <p>This plant grows in damp woods, in shady hedgerows, in waste places, quarries and wherever the Stinging Nettle grows.</p> 69 <p>Calamus roots are not only used, because of their strengthening effects, for overall weakness of the digestive system and flatulence as well as colic, but are also helpful for glandular disorders and gout.</p> 70 <p>St. John's Wort, Old Christian beliefs connected the fragrant, red juice of the flowers with the blood and wounds of Jesus Christ.</p> 73 <p>Since Christian times it has been associated with the Virgin Mary.</p> 89 <p>This medicinal plant belongs to our most indispensable and valued herbs, which nature has in store for us.</p>