What Is St Johns Wort ?

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is found in Europe and the United States. The major constituents in St. John’s wort include hypericin and other dianthrones, flavonoids, xanthones, and hyperforin.

What Is St Johns Wort Used For?

Often called The Sunshine Herb St. John’s Wort is widely recognised as a herbal remedy which has been traditionally used in relation to insomnia, sadness, anxiety and exhaustion. The active ingredient hypericin, is believed to help increase seratonin, the brain chemical that governs mood.

Key Benefits?

Guaranteed quality and potency of the active ingredients Hypericin and Hyperforin.
Traditionally used herbal remedy
May help with mood, insomnia, sadness, anxiety and exhaustion.

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St Johns Wort Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. John’s Wort used for mainly?
It is mainly used for depression, as a prescription drug alternative.

What are other things St. John’s Wort may help?
Other uses include as an antibacterial and antiviral. Some studies show it useful for PMS and menopause systems and for seasonal affective disorder. Topically, it can be used to relieve inflammation in burns, hemorrhoids, skin wounds, and eczema. OCD and social phobia are still being studied to see if St. John’s Wort can be helpful in treatment.

Where can I buy St. John’s Wort?
This is an herbal remedy that is found in many over-the-counter products and can be bought online, through mail order, and via drugstores and online pharmacies.

What is St. John’s Wort?
It is a shrubby plant, native to Europe, Africa, Asia, and parts of the United States. There are yellow flowers in clusers and long oval petals. The flower is a ray-flower.

What does St. John’s Wort consist of?
St. John’s Wort has hypericin and pseudohypericin are the active compounds that are most studied. These are found in the leaves and flowers of the plant and may be responsible for its medicinal benefits.

How is it offered?
St. John’s Wort is found in tablets, capsules, teas, lotions, and tinctures. There are also dried herbs that can be found either chopped or powdered. The standardized product will contain 0.3% hypericin.

What dosage should I take?
For children, talk to your doctor since most studies have been testing the herb on adults and not children.
For adults, dosage is typically 300 mg of 0.3% hypericin extract St. John’s Wort three times a day when in capsules or tablets. Other dosages include 40 to 60 drops of liquid extract twice a day or 3 cups of tea made with 2 to 4 tsp. of St. John’s Wort. Topically, it can be used as needed.

How long before it starts to work?
St. John’s Wort may take up to three to four weeks before you begin to feel a change in mood. Do not think that it isn’t going to work for you if it has been under this time frame.

What are the possible side effects with St. John’s Wort?
Side effects may include restlessness, headache, dry mouth, mental confusion, dizziness, photodermatitis (or sensitivity to sunlight), skin rash, hives, stomach upset, or fatigue.

What are the precautions with St. John’s Wort?
You should not take it before surgery, have prolonged sun exposure, use if you are pregnant, or use if you have bipolar disorder.

What are possible interactions with St. John’s Wort and other drugs?
Always talk to your doctor before taking this herb if you are on any of these drugs:
Antidepressants
Allergy Drugs
Dextromethorphan
Digoxin
Immunosuppressants
HIV drugs
Birth Control
Sedatives
Reserpine
Triptans
Warfarin
Theophylline
Statins
Calcium Channel Blockers
Antifungals

What The History Of St. John’s Wort?
Dating back to ancient Greece, this herb treated nervous disorders, wounds and burns. It has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Today it is typically used as a prescription antidepressant alternative.

What are the alternate names for St. John’s Wort?
It has also been called Hypericum perforatum and Klamathweed.