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Article: St. John's wort.(Drug overview)
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- Pamphlet by: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Alt Med Module)
- Article date:
- July 1, 2005
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This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb St. John's wort--common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. St. John's wort is a plant with yellow flowers.
Common Names--St. John's wort, hypericum, Klamath weed, goat weed
Latin name--Hypericum perforatum
What It Is Used For
* St. John's wort has been used for centuries to treat mental disorders and nerve pain.
* In ancient times, herbalists wrote about its use as a sedative and a treatment for malaria, as well as a balm for wounds, burns, and insect bites.
* Today, St. John's wort is used by some for depression, ...