The Benefits of St John's Wort
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What Is St John's Wort?
It is used to promote emotional health and maintain normal mood. It is found in Europe and the United States. It is especially abundant in northern California and southern Oregon. The above-ground (aerial) parts of the plant are gathered during the flowering season.
St. John’s Wort is a prescription anti-depressant in Germany, and is prescribed more frequently for depression than any other drug. In ancient Greece, St. John’s Wort was used to treat many ailments, including sciatica and poisonous reptile bites. In Europe, St. John’s Wort was used by herbalists for the topical treatment of wounds and burns. It is also a folk remedy to promote lung and kidney health, as well as for mood stabilzation and to protect against seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Although its effectiveness for other ailments has not been proven, St. John's Wort has also been used to help promote restful sleep, gallbladder health, better digestion, muscle health, and more.
Why Take St John's Wort?
St. John’s Wort appears to be help relieve mild mood problems, without the side effects of Prozac or other similar drugs. Although it is reported to be a natural, herbal alternative for some of the antidepressant drugs, it should be stressed that it is for mild to moderate mood problems, which should be diagnosed by a practitioner. Take St. John’s Wort for several weeks to see the best results.
How Much Should I Take?
Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse about how much St. John's Wort you should take. The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking it.
The standard recommendation for mild to moderate mood problems is 500–1,050mg of extract per day. Results may be noted as early as two weeks, but six weeks is a more typical time period for results to become evident. Length of use should be discussed with a healthcare professional. Higher intakes may be used, but should be done so only under the supervision of a healthcare professional..
Possible Drug and Food Interactions
SPECIAL NOTICE: St. John’s Wort is known to interact with several prescription medications. If you are undergoing chemotherapy, taking prescription drugs or are scheduled for surgery, consult with you healthcare practitioner before using this product.
Further Caution: It is likely that there are many drug interactions with St. John's Wort that have not yet been identified. This herb stimulates a drug-metabolizing enzyme (cytochrome P450 3A4) that metabolizes at least 50% of the drugs on the market.Consequently, individuals taking any medication should, therefore, consult with a physician before taking St. John's Wort.
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