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Depression
Today St.
John's Wort is used primarily for treatment of depression. Over 30 clinical
trials have studied its safety and efficacy for clinical depression. Most
determined that it is superior to placebo and has a safety profile superior to
pharmaceutical antidepressants.
More about Depression...
| St. John's Wort:
"Pinch the yellow flowers of this attractive perennial and -- presto, the
petals turn red. St John's Wort is a common roadside weed that is tied by both
name and legend to religion and witchcraft. It was said on the Isle of Wight
that if you stepped on the plant at twilight, you might be carried off on a
magic fairy horse and not return until daylight." |
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"For centuries this
plant was thought to have the power to drive out devils. With the spread of
Christianity, the plant was associated with St John the Baptist. It was said to
bloom first on his birthday, June 24, and to bleed red oil from its leaf glands
on the day in August that he was beheaded. Moreover, the plant was believed to
be most potent if harvested for medicinal purposes on St John's Day."
Rodale's
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs
St John's Wort is a
highly valued herb that has been used in healing for more than two thousand
years. It contains both immune
enhancing and anti-viral components and is being studied by AIDS researchers.
St John's Wort has significant concentrations of immune-modulating flavonoids,
and also contains hypericin, a substance that is both antiviral and
antidepressive.
St John's Wort may
act as a natural antidepressive, and provides valuable relief to those
suffering from anxiety, tension and stress. While not recommended for severe
clinical depression, it may help for occasional "blue moods" that don't require
professional interaction. It is also a common herbal recommendation for
menstrual cramps and the symptoms of menopause.
Externally, this
extraordinarily versatile herb is used in the healing of bruises, minor burns
(such as sunburn), psoriasis, varicose veins and wounds.
St. John's Wort is
an attractive, hardy perennial that smells like turpentine or balsam. It has
the curious property of appearing to bleed when crushed. It is considered a
noxious, rampant weed in California and the plant itself cannot be cultivated
here. However, despite the fact that it spreads by runners, it is seldom
invasive and can be controlled by pulling.
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