answersLogoWhite

0

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is this natural herb st johns wort called in urdu and by what name it is available in Pakistani market?

According to my knowledge its called balsana or basant or ipericum.


Are there any interactions between St. John's wort and zopiclone?

an you take st johns wort with zopoclone


What is st johns wort in tagalog?

St. John's Wort in Tagalog is called "Gamot-gamotan."


Is it safe to mix st johns wart with morphine?

is it safe to take st johns wort with morphine


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.


St johns wort. What is it's colour?

St. John's wort is a plant having green leaves and yellow flowers.


How does st johns wort interact with asthma inhalants?

St. John's wort can reduce the effectiveness of theophylline, a medication used for asthma.


Can you take Meno Life which is a herbal menopause reliefe with efexor xr 75mg the meno life contains 150mg of st johns wort.?

Try an herb called, Vitex.


St johns wort and birth control pill?

Probably not a good idea. St. Johns Wort can decrease the effectiveness of the pill, if you need that medication, take it, but use a back- up method meanwhile


Will St johns wort affect birth control?

Yes, St John's Wort can decrease the effectiveness of birth control up to 50 percent


Can you mix st johns wort and methotrexate?

Good question one Ive asked myself because ive recently started using SAM-e and st johns wort, I take st johns wort at night to help me sleep along with chiniese herbs, But lately I just havent been myself , Its possible that mixing them isnt a good idea.


What illness is st johns wort used for?

Generally it is used to help depression.