In some cultures, Tutsan is associated with superstitions and was used to ward off evil spirits. It was named "St. John's Wort" because it often blooms around St. John's Day (June 24th).In the summer it has yellow flowers and now you can see its shiny black berries which will provide food for birds.
Sometime you can see these being used in flower arrangements. H. androsaemum is a medicinal plant used in folk medicine. For example, it is used as a diuretic, to treat sciatica and gout, and to stem bleeding and accelerate healing from burns and minor wounds.