St. John's Wart-Herbals

What is it used for?
 Antidepressant- to relieve mild depression, anxiety
 Burns, skin lesions- apply topically
 Bed-wetting, bronchial inflammation, burns/wound healing, cancer,
hemorrhoids, insect bite or stings, insomnia, kidney disease, scabies,
stomach ulcers, underactive thyroid
Signs and Symptoms
 Photosensitivity
 Sunlight Exposure- mucous membranes inflammation, skin dermatitis
unlikely if normal doses are used
 Allergic reactions, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, restlessness,
stomach upset, trouble sleeping
Recommend
 Recommended Doses- Safe
 Decreases effectiveness- birth control, HIV medications, asthma
medications
 Name- comes from the flower’s red staining oil
 Native to Europe and Asia
 Prepared by extracting the flowers with olive oil
What can I do?
 See your Health Care provider
 See FFF RD- on line for help
 Do not Take with Antidepressants- Kava herb, prescription medications
 Sold as- capsules, creams, liquid tincture, under the tongue capsules
recommended amounts for diagnosiso Depression- 300 mg. or .3% hypericin taken orally three times a
day, 4 to 6 times per week -2 to 4 grams of tea in 2 cups of water
for 10 minutes, drink daily for 4 to 6 weeks
o Avoid- combining with other herbs or drugs- may alter their action,
produce unwanted side effects
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