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St. John's wort has been traditionally used to treat mental disorders as well as nerve pain for centuries.
It has been acknowledged by herbalists as a sedative and a effective treatment for malaria as well as a balm for wounds, burns, and insect bites. .
There have been several dozen studies looking at the effectiveness of St. John's Wort. The British Medical Journal recently conducted a study of 23 randomized trials involving over 1,700 patients.
The patients had mild to moderate depression. St. John's wort was just as effective as standard antidepressants. However, none of the studies exceeded 12 weeks in duration making them less than ideal. Fifty percent of patients taking St. John's wort improved with respect to their depression as opposed to only 23 percent of patients that were taking placebo.
More recently, there have been a number of clinical studies that have demonstrated that standardized extracts of Hypericum are more effective than a placebo in the treatment of depression. Active ingredients include glycosides, flavonoids, volatile oils, tannins and resins. The active ingredients in Hypericum are thought to boost serotonin levels, which are usually lacking in depressed people.In several studies, St. John's wort was more effective than standard antidepressants for mild to moderate depression.
St. John's wort is currently used to treat mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
It has been shown to be more effective than antidepressants generally prescribed for mild to moderate depression.
In some countries like Germany, the sale of St John's Wort has outstripped many of the major
prescription anti-depressants..
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News Comment
The Garden Bed
The Trinity Journal, CA - 16 Jul 2008
St . John's Wort , as a tea or tincture, has been used for centuries as an herbal mood elevator specifically affecting the nervous system. ...
ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Washington Post, United States - 1 Jul 2008
Might one common choice, St . John's wort , provide relief? THIS STUDY randomly assigned 54 youths, 6 to 17 years old, with ADHD to take St . John's wort ...
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Radio 1, UK - 18 Jun 2008
Some women find taking vitamin B6 or St John's wort helps. Reducing caffeine, alcohol and sugar around your periods, and exercising could also alleviate the ...
Good stuff
Poughkeepsie Journal, NY - 5 Jul 2008
The tea features lemon balm and St . John's Wort , which helps stabilize your mood and alleviate stress. It's an infusion of lemon and peach flavors. ...