Millions of people suffer from anxiety and depression and, until recently, many GPs responded by prescribing antidepressants. But over the past few decades, many of these drugs have been shown to have more risks than benefits. Hypericin and various other substances (such as ‘Hyperforin’) found in St John’s Wort are believed to aid emotional stability and improve mood by increasing levels of neurotransmitters (natural chemicals used to communicate) within the brain.
The herb originates from Europe where it was first used centuries ago to heal wounds and calm nerves. It has since been used for various other ailments associated with nervous tension i.e. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Stress, Menopausal Symptoms, Anxiety, Excitability and Insomnia. It is also believed to have antiviral/antibacterial properties.
In Germany, where doctors routinely prescribe herbal remedies, St John’s Wort is the most common form of antidepressant. The prestigious ‘American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology’ devoted a whole issue to 17 different papers reporting on its benefits. One study followed more than 3,000 patients with mild to moderate depression and found that 80 percent of them were either feeling considerably better or completely free of symptoms after taking the herb for only four weeks.
St John’s Wort takes time to build up in the blood, so allow at least four weeks before you begin to notice improvements.
The benefits of St John's Wort include:
Can positively affect mood and aid emotional stability
As a result may help sufferers of:
Has antibacterial/antiviral properties for helping wounds heal
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