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StJohns Wort Herb by Dr. Christophers
Description
St. John’s Wort is a yellow perennial herb that grows wild in much of the world. During the Middle Ages, this herb was used to “cast out demons,” most likely an antiquated description of curing mental illness. In the 1800s, St. John’s Wort was used to treat “nervous disorders.” By the 1900s, it was prescribed for depression. St. John’s Wort is one of the most highly documented herbal treatments with a scientific record that rivals many prescription drugs. In Germany, this herb is a prescription antidepressant.St. John’s Wort is mainly used for the treatment of mild to moderate depression. It can also be used for chronic insomnia and anxiety related to depression. St. John’s Wort may also be effective in relieving seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Ingredients
St. Johns Wort Herb (Hypericum Perforatum), Pure Vegetable Glycerine.
Recommended Use
Take 1 dropper full 3 times a day.
Warnings
If you are taking antidepressant drugs, MAO inhibitors, SSRIs, and tricylics, or the drugs Tramadol or Imitrex, do not use St. John’s Wort at the same time. Let your system completely flush those drugs out of your system before starting with the herb. If you are using Digoxin, cyclosporine, protease, inhibitors, oral contraceptives, amitriptyline, Coumadin (warfarin), theophylline, chemotherapy drugs, olanzapine or closapine, or any critical medicaton, St. John’s Wort may cause the drugs to be less effective. St. John’s Wort may have an additive effect if you are taking medications that cause sun sensitivity such as sulfa drugs, and the anti-inflammatory medicaton Feldene (piroxicam), as well as Prilosec or Prevacid.
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