St. John's Wort

Saint John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an herb growing throughout the Europe, that is believed to be a miracle herb for the cure of depression,  anxiety and insomnia by many health care practitioners. With clinically proven effectiveness, in Europe St. John's Wort is more popular than certain prescription drugs for these condtions!

St. John's Wort gained its popularity as potent antidepressant herb. Additionally, it relieves the symptoms of stress and calms down anxiety.

Calming and mood elevating properties of St. John's Wort make it a good insomnia herbal remedy as well.

It is as efficient as pharmaceutical antidepressants, but its side effects are not nearly as severe or frequent.

Researches reveal that the rate of side effects incidence was two times lower than for SSRI antidepressants and five times lower than for tricyclic antidepressants!

St. John's Wort lifts up the dark cloud of depression, making you more optimistic, enthusiastic and sociable, enhancing mental acuity, giving you more energy and vitality and promoting the feelings of well-being.

St. John's Wort has large benefits comparing to prescription antidepressants: apart that it is 100% natural, it is non-addictive and no habit-forming, it doesn’t cause sleepiness, doesn’t reduce the sex drive and doesn’t impair the overall quality of life.

Putting it bluntly, you'll feel energetic and revitalized, instead of dopey and sedated.

Apart depression, St. John's Wort is successfully used for medical conditions like insomnia, anxiety and nervous tension, premenstrual tension and menopausal problems.

It can also be helpful for shingles, sciatica and fibrositis, inflammation of the stomach and intestines as well as against internal worms.

Due to the fact that St. John's Wort extract contains quite a number of different compounds (hypericins, hyperforins, flavonoids, etc.), the exact mechanism of St John's Wort's action remains unclear and subject to debate.

However, it is generally accepted  that St. John's Wort inhibits serotonin reuptake, in a manner similar to the prescription selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants, so then more serotonin is available in the brain and more happiness in your life. Additionally, St. John's Wort inhibits reuptake of dopamine, noradrenaline, GABA and glutamate - important neurotransmitters responsible for the feelings of serenity and ease - so you'll have more of these, too, and even more energy and vivacity as a result.

Typical dosage is 300mg 1-3 times a day. It may take 1-2 weeks before you'll notice the effects.

Conclusion:

St. John's Wort is frequently referred to as a "happy herb". It is a strong natural antidepressant which effectiveness is clinically proven. Another distinct benefit of St. John's Wort is that its side effects are notably milder and less occurring than those of pharmaceutical pills. This makes St. John's Wort highly valuable for the cure of depression, anxiety and insomnia.

St John's Wort is usually well tolerated, nonetheless side effects like stomach problems, lightheadedness, confusion, tiredness and allergic reactions may occur in some persons. St John's Wort may occasionally cause photosensitivity, so excessive sun exposure is not recommended.

Drug interactions are possible, so consult your medical doctor if you are taking any other medications.

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