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Short answer: Yes!
Longer answer:
- In one study it was significantly better than placebo for mild to moderate depression and similar to tricyclic antidepressants. [Linde K, Mulrow CD. St John's wort for depression (Cochrane Review), In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2000, Oxford]
- It has been found effective for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) [J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol. 1994 Oct 7. Suppl 1:S29-33)(Schweiz Rundsch Med Prax. 2000 Dec 14; 89(50): 2123-9]
- It was effective for major depression, being better than placebo, similar in effect to conventional medications, and having fewer side effects than conventional medications. [Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008 Oct 8;(4):CD000448]
There are many many more studies on the effectiveness of this herb - too many to list here.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt absolutely does help treat depression. I have used it when I was depressed and it worked wonders for me. It is a natural substance yet should not be used with other medicines without caution.
It takes a few weeks to start working I found but does really help you to be more positive.
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∙ 9y agoBased on clinical studies it is often very effective with mild depression, but of no use at all with moderate or severe depression.
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∙ 11y agoSt. John's wort is mainly used as an antidepressant.
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What is Saint John's wort good for?
You use saint Johns wort to help balance your mood
What are some effective home remedies for depression?
There are many cheap home remedies that may help to relieve depression. These include a healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables, exercise which can release hormones to relieve depression and taking st johns wort.
What illness is st johns wort used for?
Generally it is used to help depression.
What supplements can be taken to help depression?
Yes, there are several herbal remedies or supplements that you can take to help control your depression. The most popular one is called Saint Johns Wort. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John%27s_wort
Can St. John's Wort help with depression symptoms?
St. John's Wort has shown some positive effects on people suffering from depression. You might also want to look into chocolate and passion fruit. http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/st-johns-wort
How much is Saint John's wort?
Reasonably good for Mild Depression.
Why does St Johns Wort not seem to work for people?
St Johns Wort does work for people who have mild to moderate depression. In fact, it works similarly to pharmaceutical drugs, though it might take longer for it to work. It is not recommended that St. Johns Wort be taken with prescription drugs that are meant to deal with depression. Since it is a herb, it is best to check the quality before buying it. Generally, the better quality will be more expensive, but it likely will contain more of the ingredient that is needed.
What are some of the herbal remedies for depression?
A proven herbal treatment for depression is: St John's Wort (standardised to 0.3% hypericin) 900mg per day. Please consult your doctor before taking St Johns Wort because it can interfere and react with other medications.
Is st johns wort an herb?
St John's Wort is a herbal medicine. It is commonly used to treat depression but is also used for strains and sprains. Like all medicines, there can be side effects. St. John's Wort has been known to promote suicide.
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Are there any interactions between St. John's wort and zopiclone?
an you take st johns wort with zopoclone
Is it safe to mix st johns wart with morphine?
is it safe to take st johns wort with morphine
