St. John's Wort-Herbals-Level 3

St.John’s Wort
What is used for?
*Antidepressant- to Relieve Mild Depression, Anxiety
*Burns, Skin Lesions- Rub on Skin
*Bed-Wetting, Bronchitis, Burns/Wound Healing, Cancer,
Hemorrhoids, Insect Bite/Stings, Sleep Problems, Kidney Disease,
Scabies, Stomach Ulcers, Underactive Thyroid
Side Effects:
*Sunlight Exposure- Mouth Problems, Skin Problems
*Allergic Reactions, Constipation, Dizziness, Dry Mouth,
Restlessness, Upset Stomach, Trouble Sleeping
Recommend/Fact:
*Decreases Effectiveness- Birth Control, HIV Medications, Asthma
Medications; Prepared by Extracting the Flowers with Olive Oil
What can I do?
*See your Physician- Talk With About Safe Doses
*See FFF RD on line for help
*Do Not Take With Antidepressants- Kavakava, Medications
*Sold as- Capsules, Creams, Liquid, Under the Tongue Capsules
-depression- 300 mg. or .3% hypericin taken by Mouth 3 times/Day
4 to 6 times/Week
-2-4 gm. Of Tea- in 2 Cups of Water for 10 Minutes/Daily/4-6 Weeks
*Avoid- Combining with other Herbs/Drugs- May Alter their
Action, Produce Unwanted Side Effects