St. John’s wort is a shrubby plant with numerous bright yellow flowers and is a native to many parts of the world. The active ingredient is hypericin and pseudohypericin found in the leaves and flowers. Other active components include flavonoids, essential oils and medium chain fatty acid alcohols. In Europe, St. John’s wort has a long history of use for treatment of wounds, kidney and lung ailments and depression.
Effective for:
- AIDS
- Anti bacterial
- Anti viral
- Depression
- Sleep disorders
Supplements:
The best preparation to use is the extract of St. John’s wort standardized to contain 0.3% hypericin.
Recommended Dose:
As a antidepressant 300 mg thrice daily
Side effects and precautions:
St. John’s wort can cause severe photosensitivity in animals grazing on the plant, however photosensitivity is rare amongst humans.
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