Indications
St. John's Wort is used for depression, insomnia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
St. John's Wort is a herb that people most commonly use for mild to moderate depression. It is also used for problems that often come with depression, such as anxiety, tiredness, loss of appetite and insomnia. Its main components are Hypericin and Hyperforin, and these are responsible for its effect against depression.
The exact way St. John's Wort works is not known. It may block the reuptake of Serotonin and Noradrenaline, inhibit Monoamine Oxidase (MAO), and up-regulate the Serotonin receptor, and through these actions it may reduce depression.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
St. John's Wort is not recommended during pregnancy. It is also not recommended to breast-feed while using this medicine, because of the possible risk to the infant.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.