Moderate consumption of St John’s wort herbal infusions can do wonders for one’s nervous system health. The herb can even help calm anxiety and overcome panic attacks due to its direct effect on specific neurotransmitters. One cup of St John’s wort tea before going to bed should greatly ...
St. John's wort can cause serious interactions with commonly used medications because of how it gets broken down by the liver. The herb can interact with medication in different ways. It can make some drugs less effective while making the effect of others stronger.The types of medications that...
Therapeutic Uses of St. John’s Wort and Claims St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) – Illustration ©The Herbal Resource In ancient times, St. John’s wort was used as a sedative and to treat malaria. It was also used as a balm for wounds, burns and insect bites. Today it is...
The article cites a study published online by the "European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology" that investigated the effect of St. John's wort on statins. According to Swedish researchers, taking St. John's wort along with statin...
There is some scientific evidence that St. John's wort may help treat milddepression, with benefits similar to those ofantidepressants. But two large studies, one sponsored by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), showed that the herb wasn't more effective than...
Mcintyre M.The benefits,adverse events,drug interactions and safety of St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum):the implications with regard to the regulation of herbal medicines,2000.McIntyre M. A review of the benefits, adverse events, drug interactions, and safety of St John's wort (Hypericum ...
A review of the benefits, adverse events, drug interactions, and safety of St John's wort (Hypericum per- foratum): the implications with regard to the regulation of herbal medicines. J Altern Med 2000; 6: 115-24McIntyre M. A review of the benefits, adverse events, drug interactions, ...