| Patients reported a great increase in the sense of well-being on st john's wort. An equivalent dose of fresh plant tincture would be 10ml. The tincture should be of a good red colour. The College did not use Echinacea, which would stimulate the central immune system and which would therefore be contra-indicated.
Supplements given daily. Calcium ascorbate 3g+ (to bowel tolerance). Beta-carotene 300,000iu. Thymus gland extract tablets 6. Zinc 60mg (with some Copper). B-vitamins and EFAs. | | Wipe over possible areas with whisky or Vodka following with Oil of st john's wort. Bed patients are encouraged to spend at least 2 or 3 hours out of bed daily. Many kinds of bed-care aids exist: inflatable rings, water beds and padded protection. Vitamin C deficiency exists in most cases. Treatment. Herbal antibiotics: Wild Indigo, Myrrh. Milk Thistle, Goldenseal, Echinacea, Marigold. Supportives: Comfrey. Sarsaparilla, Vitamin E.
Tablets/capsules. Goldenseal, Echinacea, Sarsaparilla.
Powders. Parts: Echinacea 2; Goldenseal 1; Liquorice 1. |
Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
See book keywords and concepts |  The monographs in this text include well-conducted clinical trials, notably for garlic, ginkgo, st john's wort, valerian, feverfew and ginger. These studies show that the conventional methodology is very powerful and can be suited to understanding herbal remedies in some contexts at least. They also show that even such unremarkable plants, when researched thoroughly, can demonstrate efficacy beyond the placebo. |
Thomas Bartram
See book keywords and concepts |  Many natural healing ointments are available: Comfrey, st john's wort, Marigold, Chickweed, Slippery Elm, Foxglove leaves. In days of the Civil War Comfrey leaves were used as bandages and washed Sphagnum Moss as cotton wool. Leaves or gel of Aloe Vera plant enhance healing and reduce scarring. Bruised leaves of Cranesbill, Bistort, Hyssop.
Literally hundreds of natural substances promote healing and prevent infection, including: Goldenseal, Myrrh, Echinacea, Cinnamon, Pot Marjoram, Chamomile, Fenugreek, Self-heal, Woundwort, etc. |
Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
See book keywords and concepts | | St John's wort due to the perforated appearance of the leaves when they are held up to the light. H. perforatum is not a weed in its native Europe, Asia and North Africa but has become a weed in most temperate regions of the world. Hypericum and other species of the genus have been used as a remedy since ancient times particularly to treat ulcers, burns, wounds, abdominal pains and bacterial diseases. Recently it has received attention in clinical trials for the treatment of depression and viral diseases. |
Earl Mindell
See book keywords and concepts |  Kava kava, st john's wort, calcium and magnesium;
Antihypertensives
Antidiarrhesis Antinauseants
Decongestants Diuretics (water pills) Laxatives
Tranquilizers (sedatives, relaxants, etc.) vitamins Bl, B6, and B12, tyrosine and phenylalanine (do not take in conjunction with MAO inhibitors). Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, calcium; cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, kale), celery; vitamin C, potassium (not for anyone with a kidney disorder); dong quai, Siberian ginseng. Rice, bananas, and lactobacillus acidophilus yogurt for diarrhea caused by antibiotics. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Linde, et al., "St John's Wort for Depression—an Overview and Meta-analysis of Randomised Clinical Trials," British Medical Journal, 313(7052), August 3, 1996, p. 253-258.
Results of this study showed that the administration of a hypericum extract to middle-aged women suffering from depression led to improvements in anxiety, dysphoric mood, anorexia, hypersomnia, insomnia, loss of interest and feelings of worthlessness.
—H. Muldner & M. Zoller, [Antidepressive Effect of a Hypericum Extract Standardized to an Active Hypericine Complex. |
Ann Blake Tracy, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | I have grown concerned over the use of st john's wort, 5HTP, and homeopathic serotonin sold in health food stores. I have witnessed LSD flashbacks produced via St. John's Wort and seen panic and anxiety increase at significant enough amounts from this herb to lead someone to be prescribed an SSRI - leading to additional horrors. Because of this I warn against the use of these products - especially for anyone who has had their ability to metabolize serotonin impaired via the use of serotonergic medications. L-TRYPTOPHAN: The same concern would apply to L-tryptophan. |
Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
See book keywords and concepts | | This effect was attributed to the observed enhanced solubility of hypericin and pseudohypericin in the presence of procyanidins and indicates that pure hypericin and pseudohypericin have considerably less antidepressant activity than their equivalent amounts in st john's wort extract.6
Synergy can also have a pharmacodynamic basis. One example is the antibacterial activity of major components of lemongrass essential oil. While geranial and neral individually elicit antibacterial action, the third main component myrcene did not show any activity. |
Nicola Reavley
See book keywords and concepts |  Fifty-five per cent of patients given st john's wort found that their symptoms improved, whereas only 22 per cent of patients in the placebo group showed improvement. Other herbs that can be used to treat depression and strengthen the nervous system include vervain (Verbena officinalis), oat straw (Avena sativa), skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia) and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). Kava (Piper methysticum) has been used to treat anxiety. See page 384 for more information on these herbs and the precautions that may be necessary. |
Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
See book keywords and concepts | | Cattle grazing heavy quantities of st john's wort have also suffered photodermatitis26'1.
Except for skin contact with hogweed, which is notoriously irritant, there is no serious suggestion that normal consumption of any of these plants leads to any risk.
HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS
The literature refers to a number of cases where acute hypersensitivity reactions have occurred to herbal remedies. The Umbelliferae27 and spice plants28 have been most often implicated with reactions to chamomile and feverfew also listed. |
Thomas Bartram
See book keywords and concepts | | Relations: Arnica, Calendula, st john's wort, Witch Hazel.
Uses: Tumours resulting from a blow. Injuries, sprains, bruises, excessive tiredness. Preparation. Infusion. Half a cup fresh or dried flowerheads to two cups water. Bring to boil; remove vessel when boiling point is reached; strain when cold. Use externally as a lotion or with suitable material as a compress. Internal: 2 teaspoons thrice daily.
Note. A glycosidase inhibitor has been found in the leaves of the common daisy which is very similar to castanospernine and other HIV drugs. |
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