Pam Montgomery
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 John's wort and its abundant light quality could be seen as a plant that dispels darkness and the "evils" that were perceived to go along with the dark, thus, the origin of its use for protection.
St. john's wort is a plant of the sun, carrying this fiery element within it, holding an enormous amount of light—the essence of St. john's wort and the source of its many gifts. The heart of St. john's wort is known to relieve depression and so it is with the spirit of the plant as well. |
Jack Challem
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 Another study, however, found that very high doses of the herb were helpful.
St. john's wort can also relieve many of the mood and behavioral symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome. In one study, virtually all PMS symptoms decreased, with the greatest improvements in anxiety, depression, nervous tension, confusion, and crying.
Take 300 mg of a standardized extract of St. john's wort (such as Carlson Laboratories' St. john's wort, Nature's Way's St. john's wort, or Lichtwer Pharma's Kira product) three times a day. You can also take a comparable tincture (such as A. |
Dr. Timothy Scott
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 St. john's wort (Hypericum)
St. john's wort is an herb that can be used to make tea, or the "active ingredients" within the herb can be extracted and put in capsules. In Europe St. john's wort is widely prescribed as an antidepressant. No prescription is required in the United States, and many Americans use St. john's wort instead of antidepressant drugs. Pharmacies all over America—CVS, Osco, Rite Aid, Save-on, Walgreens—all stock various strengths and bottle sizes.
Those who choose St. john's wort over antidepressants save lots of money, but the question should always be, "Does it work? |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 John's Wort interacts with a lot of medications, so if you're on meds, check with a health professional knowledgeable about both St. john's wort and pharmaceuticals before beginning to take it. It also is known to make you more sensitive to the sun, so if you like to spend time at the beach, be careful if you're on St. john's wort.
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RECENTLY, SARAH HINER of Bottom Line Health one of my favorite editors in the world—told me about a letter from a reader, a thirty-year-old woman named Jessie. |
| John's Wort: 300 mg, standardized for 0.3 percent
Hypericin: Three times a day
Note: All dosages are daily dosages and in pill or capsule form unless otherwise noted.
St. john's wort is one of them.
Back in 2002, the media gave a ton of attention to a study that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Typical headline: "St. john's wort Proved Ineffective for Depression." (You could practically see the anti-supplement brigade gloating over the latest "evidence" that we shouldn't bother with "natural" cures and instead stick with good old pharmaceuticals. |
| John's Wort is actually a perennial herb with many flowers that can be found growing wild in much of the world (the word "wort" just means plant). It's got a long and honorable history of use, probably dating back to the ancient Greeks, who believed that the fragrance of St. john's wort caused evil spirits to simply fly, fly away. (Okay, maybe these days, not so much.) But it does have a 2,400-year history of folk use for everything from anxiety to sleep disturbances. St. john's wort was officially recognized as an antidepressant drug in Germany in 1998, is
''''Natural medications such as St. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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Standardized extract capsules (175 mg of 75% agnuside): 1 capsule per day Standardized liquid extract: 30-60 drops per day
Saint john's wort (Hypericum Perforatum). Saint john's wort is the most thoroughly researched natural antidepressant. The majority of these studies have not been conducted on menopausal women, but in 37 of 39 clinical trials, Saint john's wort was shown to be superior to the placebo or equal to the conventional prescription antidepressant medications. In general, studies have shown improvement in individuals with mild to moderate depression. |
| Botanicals:
Black cohosh: 40 mg standardized extract twice daily
Saint john's wort standardized extract: 300 mg 3 times per day psychosomatic symptoms as well as a feeling of sexual well-being.130
As mentioned earlier, in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study using a combination of black cohosh and Saint john's wort, the study group was significantly superior to the placebo group on both a general menopause rating scale and a depression scale.111
Saint John's Wort
Standardized extract of 3 percent hypericin: 300 mg 3 times per day
Kava {Piper Methysticum). |
| Saint john's wort {Hypericum Perforatum).
Saint john's wort has shown promise in preliminary studies of its effectiveness at alleviating PMS mood dysfunction, but more research is still needed.79-81 In one observational pilot study, Saint-John's-wort standardized extract was given at a dose of 300 mg three times daily.81 Nineteen women with PMS underwent a preliminary screening interview and completed a daily symptom rating for one cycle. After talcing the Saint john's wort for two complete menstrual cycles, daily symptoms were rated again. |
Mike Adams
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 John's Wort proven more effective than antidepressant drugs for treating depression
A new study published in Germany has found that St. john's wort, a medicinal herb frequently blamed by conventional medicine for interfering with prescription drugs, is more effective than a popular antidepressant drug in treating depression. The study found that the herb is actually much more effective than antidepressant drugs, since more than half of those taking St. john's wort in the trial experienced improvements in symptoms of mental depression. |
| Some interesting recent headlines about depression
St. john's wort proven more effective than antidepressant drugs for treating depression
A new study published in Germany has found that St. john's wort, a medicinal herb frequently blamed by conventional medicine for interfering with prescription drugs, is more effective than a popular antidepressant drug in treating depression. The study found that the herb is actually much more effective than antidepressant drugs, since more than half of those taking St. john's wort in the trial experienced improvements in symptoms of mental depression. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
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 Saint john's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Dozens of studies have proved Saint John's wort's ability to relieve mild to moderate depression. It's been shown to be effective in 60 to 80 percent of people who take it. It compares well with the prescription antidepressants but without their side effects. It likely enhances serotonin, like the SSRI antidepressants, as well as dopamine and norepinephrine.
Cautions: It may cause allergic reactions, rashes, gastrointestinal upset, or sun sensitivity in some people. It can cause anxiety or insomnia if taken too close to bedtime. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 Caution: St. john's wort can have negative interactions with some pharmaceutical drugs, and it may increase the side effects of antidepressant medications. If you're taking pharmaceutical drugs, it's best to consult with your doctor before taking St. john's wort. success story
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DOLORES, A 38-YEAR-OLD HOSPITAL DESK CLERK, had tried almost : all the traditional and alternative cures for her insomnia, which had been plaguing her for the past five years. She would either fall asleep easily and then wake up at 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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 John's Wort with prescription medication without first asking a health professional (HerbalGram 2000).
St. john's wort has been reported to aggravate mania, so it should be used with caution by individuals with bipolar disease. As with all antidepressants, St. john's wort does not work for everyone with depression.
Critics of this herbal supplement point to a study where St. john's wort was no more effective than placebo in alleviating depression. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
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| Saint john's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Dozens of studies have proved Saint John's wort's ability to relieve mild to moderate depression. It's been shown to be effective in 60 to 80 percent of people who take it. It compares well with the prescription antidepressants but without their side effects. It likely enhances serotonin, like the SSRI antidepressants, as well as dopamine and norepinephrine.
Cautions: It may cause allergic reactions, rashes, gastrointestinal upset, or sun sensitivity in some people. It can cause anxiety or insomnia if taken too close to bedtime. |
Michael Friedman, ND
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 Botanical Medicine
St. John's Wort: One teaspoon of St. john's wort tincture t.i.d. has been shown to relieve neuropathy and prevent progression of the neuropathy. St. john's wort is a nervine herb that can strengthen the health of the nerves. Patients usually respond within a week to the above protocol. Essential oil of geranium has also proven to be effective in decreasing neuropathy pain.
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Essential or volatile oils are aromatic oils extracted from plants. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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| In Germany, St. john's wort is widely prescribed for depression—by some estimates accounting for as much as 50% of the antidepressant market. In 23 separate clinical trials involving 1,757 patients who reported mild to moderately severe depression, taking 500 to 900 mg daily of St. john's wort extract (containing up to 2.7% hypericin, the active component of the herb) was three times more effective than a placebo and as effective as standard antidepressants such as Prozac and Zoloft. |
The Editors of FC&A
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| John's wort, tell your other medications. 1 his could . ^ . . * doctor during each happen with cyclosporin, digox- visit so she knows in, warfarin, antibiotics, sedatives, what medications and birth control pills, and certain dosages to prescribe drugs for depression, heart dis- for other illnesses. ease, cholesterol, seizures, and some cancers. Interactions like these make it even more important to see your doctor before starting St. john's wort.
Be prepared to wait. As with many prescription antidepressants, St. john's wort can take a while to work. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| John's Wort is no cure for major, crippling depression, and I don't for a moment want to give the impression that it is. But for many people suffering with mild forms of this debilitating condition, it may indeed be helpful. Like most treatments for depression, it takes a while to work. The PDR recommends that you try it for four to six weeks; if no improvement is apparent, try something different.
The best preparation seems to be the St. john's wort extract standardized to contain 0. |
| John's Wort is one of them.
Back in 2002, the media gave a ton of attention to a study that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Typical headline: "St. john's wort Proved Ineffective for Depression." (You could practically see the anti-supplement brigade gloating over the latest "evidence" that we shouldn't bother with "natural" cures and instead stick with good old pharmaceuticals.)
As usual, the truth was far more nuanced.
The Types of Depression
Like the spicy sauces in a taco restaurant, depression actually comes in three "flavors. |
Jack Challem
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| John's wort supplement, 300 mg taken three times daily, cut overall PMS symptoms by half and that two-thirds of the women in the study benefited from the herb.
St. john's wort improves the liver's ability to break down chemicals, including hormones. It also contains many beneficial antioxidants, which may decrease pain and improve mood; however, the herb may diminish the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. |
Jack Challem
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 John's Wort
Several clinical studies have found that St. john's wort is as effective as Prozac and Zoloft in treating mild to moderate depression. The herb also causes fewer side effects than the drugs. In addition, St. john's wort also boosts the liver's detoxification processes, which has advantages and disadvantages. The herb helps the body break down toxic chemicals, such as pollutants, but it also speeds the body's breakdown of many medications, requiring an adjustment in the drug's dosage. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| Saint john's wort has shown promise in preliminary studies of its effectiveness at alleviating PMS mood dysfunction, but more research is still needed.79-81 In one observational pilot study, Saint-John's-wort standardized extract was given at a dose of 300 mg three times daily.81 Nineteen women with PMS underwent a preliminary screening interview and completed a daily symptom rating for one cycle. After talcing the Saint john's wort for two complete menstrual cycles, daily symptoms were rated again. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| Saint john's wort extract may also potentiate prescription antidepressant and antianxiety drugs. There is one case report of simultaneous use of Saint john's wort and paroxetine (Paxil) producing nausea, fatigue, lethargy, and weakness. Do not use Saint john's wort if you are taking a prescription antidepressant or antianxiety drug without consulting a physician first. |
Dr. Steven R. Gundry
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 Listed in no particular order, all seem to work for me.
St. john's wort It's the largest selling antidepressant in Germany, and does indeed work on mild to moderate depression by elevating the levels of serotonin in the brain, much like the SSRIs such as Lexapro and Prozac. You'll recall that sugar increases serotonin levels, making us temporarily less depressed; conversely, dieters get grouchy because their serotonin levels fall. When supplementing with St. john's wort, some of my patients—and I-report diminished sugar urges; others didn't notice such an effect. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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 John's wort and lemon balm as a tea or a tincture. This pairing of herbs is a simple but elegant example of the concept of "synergy" in herbal prescribing (see chapter 11). Each has a mild effect on people with seasonal affective disorder, but the two together are vastly more effective than either one alone.
Gather lemon balm before it flowers, when it has a delightful odor and mild, fragrant lemony taste. If gathered later, it will have a bitter taste. |
C. P. Khare
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 John's Wort extracts showed broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The organisms studied included S. aureus, S. mutans, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Oil-based preparations of St. john's wort demonstrate anti-inflammatory action due to their high flavonoid content and antibacterial properties, when applied topically.
Use in Western herbal
In Western herbal, standardized extract of St. john's wort (with 0.3 % hypericin) is used as an antidepressant in dosage of 300 mg 3 times daily with meals. St. |
Mike Adams
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Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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 Saint john's wort restores the nerves, breaks up chi stagnation, and calms and lifts the spirit. It also promotes tissue repair, deters infection, and helps relieve pain. It can help heal damaged nerves when used internally or externally. It is thought that its action results in part from its ability to block the reabsorption of serotonin and that it might also enhance the body's receptivity to light. One of its components, hypericin, increases serotonin and melatonin metabolism. |
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