Information about the health benefits and side effects of the herb St. John's wort.
What is St. John's wort? Why do people use St. John's wort? What are the side effects and safety concerns of this herbal supplement?
A study published in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has raised doubt about the effectiveness of St. John's Wort.
Learn about the natural remedies for depression, including St. John's Wort.
Studies suggest that two herbs, kudzu (Pueraria lobata) and St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), may be effective in decreasing alcohol intake.
St. John's Wort has been touted as the safe, natural alternative to Prozac. This article addresses side effects, risks, and safe usage guidelines for this popular herbal remedy. From Nancy Schimelpfening, About Depression.
After using St. John's Wort for two years, About.com Guide to Depression Nancy Schimelpfening shares what she has learned about the side effects, safety, and effectively using it to control depression
"Will there be an adverse reaction if I mix St. John's Wort with Zoloft?"
Although clinical trials are ongoing for this increasingly popular herbal supplement, it seems clear that for mild depression, St. John's wort can be an effective treatment. However, there are factors which indicate that this herb should not be used by persons who have bipolar disorder.
Brief fact sheet on St. John's Wort, by Florence Cardinal, About Sleep Disorders.
