| St. John's Wort |
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| Native to Europe, St. John’s wort is now found growing in dry areas such as the edges of fields and along roadsides in many temperate climates. It is a shrub-like weed that spreads rapidly and invades cultivated land unless controlled. St. John’s wort blooms from late May through September, depending on the climate. It was believed to bloom on the birth day of St. John the Baptist, June 24 - hence the name St. John's wort. Best known for use as a mild antidepressant, St. John’s wort is also being studied for its possible affects on other mood disorders such as anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. St. John’s wort herbal supplements are among the leading medicines used in Germany to relieve the symptoms of mild to moderate depression. People taking St. John’s wort show an improvement in mood and ability to carry out their daily lives. Symptoms including sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, exhaustion, and poor sleep also decrease with the usage of St. John's wort. Used topically, it may have antiviral and antibacterial effects. Native to Europe, St. John’s wort is now found in most temperate climates. Mostly in dry areas such as the edges of fields and along roadsides, it is a shrub-like weeds that spreads rapidly and invades cultivated land unless controlled. St. John’s wort blooms from late May through September, depending on the climate. It was believed to bloom on the birth day of St. John the Baptist, June 24. This is why it was called St. John’s wort. Its bright yellow flowers are collected in late summer along with the buds, stem tops, and young leaves around them and quickly dried to preserve chemicals for medical use. St. John’s wort is known to be helpful with depression, seasonal affective disorder, mood problems, sleep problems like insomnia and hypersomnia, HIV and AIDS, wounds and sunburns, hemorrhoids, brain inflammation if used as a tincture with ginkgo, and rosemary. Dosage and Administration Adult Doses: For depression and other mood problems, use 300 to 500 mg (standardized to 0.3% hypericin extract), three times per day, with meals, for a minimum of four to six weeks. As a tea, add 1 to 2 tsp of dried St. John's wort to one cup of boiling water and then let sit for 10 minutes (drink 1 to 2 cups per day for four to six weeks). St Johns wort can also be used topically for treating wounds, burns, or hemorrhoids Children Doses: St. John’s wort can be used as a nerve tonic for children, but make sure to adjust the recommended adult dose to account for the child's weight. Most herbal dosages for adults are calculated on the basis of a 150 lb (70 kg) adult. Therefore, if the child weighs 50 lb (20 to 25 kg), the appropriate dose of St. John's wort for this child would be 1/3 of the adult dosage. We recommend consulting with a doctor before starting any supplement. [PayPal Button Here] | ||