|
|
Information About St. John's wort.(Pamphlet)
- Article from:
-
Pamphlet by: National Institute of Mental Health
- Article date:
-
March 8, 2001
|
Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2001 National Institute of Mental Health. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a plant with yellow flowers that commonly grows in the wild. It has been used for centuries in many folk and herbal remedies for diverse illnesses. In the United States today, St. John's wort extract is sold in health food stores, pharmacies, and grocery chains as a nutritional supplement. It is promoted as a "natural" way to improve mood, and as a treatment for mild to moderate depression. However, questions remain about whether or not St. John's wort really does what its marketers claim. It is important for anyone taking St. John's wort or considering its use to talk to a physician.
Is St. John's wort safe?
Because St. ...