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Article: St John's wort is saviour for mild depression
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- The Irish Times
- Article date:
- July 7, 2009
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DOES IT WORK: DONAL O'MATHUNA on St John's wort and depression
ST JOHN'S wort is a controversial herbal remedy. A number of
studies have shown that it has some effectiveness as a treatment for
mild to moderate depression and, as a result, oral formulations are
available only on prescription in Ireland and many other countries.
Although this regulation remains controversial, it is based on
the belief that people who are depressed should consult their doctor
before using medication and concerns about the potential
interactions of St John's wort with other medications.
Those who disagree believe that people should be able to decide
for themselves whether to use herbal remedies and that the ...