St. John's Wort is known as the herbal "Prozac" and has gained quite some attention recently as being the perfect natural alternative to the pharmaceutical products. It is also known as Hypericum, Amber and Klamath weed, largely due to its calming and mood balancing qualities. It is extremely effective at leveling the bodies natural mood balance and is also effective for supporting an even balance during the pre-menstrual cycle.
Common Name(s): St. John's wort , klamath weed , John's wort , amber touch-and-heal , goatweed , rosin rose , and millepertuis . Commercial preparations used in trials include Esbericum , Hyperforat , Hyperiforce , Kira , LI 160 , Neuroplant , Psychotonin , Sedariston , STEI 300 , WS 5573 , Ze 117 .
History of St. Johns Wort In Europe St. John's wort is widely prescribed for depression. In the US it is not a prescription medicine; it is, however, one of the most commonly used herbal supplements. Ancient Greeks were known to use St. John's Wort as a herbal supplement.
Native Americans used the herb in order to treat inflammations, as it is a natural herbal remedy known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It also has many properties of an antiseptic.
Its use as a herbal tea has long been enjoyed. The flowers and stems of St John's wort have also been used to produce red and yellow dyes. 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, anxiety, and/or sleep disorders
How do I take it?
In cases of mild depression, take 1 – 2 capsules of St. John’s Wort daily. Although results are noticeable within 1 hr of consumption, maximum benefit will be obtained by continuing this dosage for at least 2 months. A health professional should be consulted in cases of more severe depression.
How does it work? St John’s Wort shows anti-depressant activity. This activity is thought to be due to inhibition of monoamine oxidase (MAO) thereby increasing levels of beneficial neurotransmitters in the central nervous system. Current evidence suggests that a combination of mechanisms may be responsible for this action. St John’s Wort’s anti-depressant effect may be via its photosensitizing activity. It is well known that light or lack of it plays a role in some types of depression; and it has been found that St John’s Wort lowered the amount of light necessary to obtain a therapeutic effect and that normal daylight may have a similar effect to intensive light therapy when combined with St John’s Wort. Studies on the effect of hypericin on melatonin release by the pineal gland indicate this may also be a possible mechanism of anti-depressant activity.
Other possible mechanisms associated with the anti-depressant activity include: Inhibition of catechol-o-methyltransferase which breaks down catecholamines such as adrenaline and noradrenaline; modulation of serotonin receptors; suppression of interleukin-6 (an inflammatory mediator that may play a role in depression via its effect on cortisol release).
What else is it good for? St John’s Wort shows bacteriocidal activity against a number of gram positive and gram negative bacteria including staphylococcus aureus, proteus vulgaris, E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It has as anti-inflammatory activity, it improves mood, and improves wound healing.
Is there any side effects? St. John’s Wort can cause an over-sensitivity to light in some individuals. It should not be taken in combination with any prescription medication for depression or psychiatric disorders, it may interact with estrogens and oral contraceptives and that the combination may be associated with inter menstrual bleeding, and there have been unsubstantiated reports of women becoming pregnant while taking St. John's wort while on oral contraceptives. St john wort should not be taken for long periods of time (more than 3 months) without first seeking medical advice.
What do the pills contain?Each capsule contains St Johns Wort 20:1 extract, Standardized 0.3% Hypericin (equivalent to 6000mg dried herb).
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