St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering shrub that gets its name from the fact that it often blooms on the birthday of the biblical John the Baptist.
The flowers and leaves of St. John’s wort are used for specific conditions such as:
Depression. Several studies support the therapeutic benefit of St. John’s wort in treating mild to moderate depression. In fact, some research has shown the supplement to be as effective as several prescription antidepressants.
Menopausal symptoms. Some evidence suggests that taking St. John’s wort alone or in combination with black cohosh or other herbs might reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.
Somatic symptom disorder. Some studies indicate that St. John’s wort might be beneficial for the treatment of this condition that causes severe anxiety about physical symptoms such as pain, weakness, or shortness of breath.
St. John’s wort can be effective for treating mild to moderate depression. However, be careful because herbs, not just St. John’s wort, can interact with pharmaceutical medication. Don’t use St. John’s wort during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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~Dr. Amanda P. Cartwright