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St.John''s Wort - Natures Most Potent Anti-depressant
from:A potent natural cure for depression is provided by St Johns Wort and it has been used for centuries to treat depression. Lets look at its history and potency.
St.-John's-wort, is a European herbaceous or shrubby planet of the genus Hypericum of the family Hypericaceae.
The plant is unmistakable and is usually found in wet, open spaces with bright yellow flowers and dotted leaves.
Historically (as were many pre-Christian customs and symbols). St. John's Wort was connected with the pagan sun god Balder.
After the pagan downfall, Baldurs Day became St. John's Day, and the plant was re-named after the saint St. John.
Traditionally, people believed the plant warded off evil spirits and thunderbolts and took it to keep these at bay.
Our ancestors were well aware of its powers as a healing herb and St.-John's-wort was widely used for treating wounds due to its antiseptic qualities.
Today, St.Johns Wort is popular as a herbal cure for mild depression after a number of recent tests proved its affect on our moods.
St. Johns Wort as a Medicine
Ancient civilisations found that St Johns Wort had several uses aprt form treating depression and these included:
As a general antiseptic, an anti-inflammatory agent, as an astringent.
It was, and still is, also used as a medicinal tea.
There is now Hypericum extract which is widely used as an anti-depressant.
St.Johns Wort is aloe popular in homeopathy.
In Germany, Hypericum is widely prescribed by physicians for mild depression, and is just as popular as prescription anti-depressants.
Scientific Verification
In study after study, St.Johns Wort (Hypericum) has proven effective when compared to a placebo for treating mild to severe depression.
Other studies found that not only is Hypericum effective when compared to placebos, it is also effective when compared to tricyclic anti drepssants.
The Pharmacology of Hypericum
It is now widely believed that St. John's wort works by helping the realise of Serotonin (5-HT) just like conventional antidepressants.
Additionally, Hyperforin (an active ingredient of Hypericum) has excellent antibacterial properties; even killing methicillin-resistant forms of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Its antiseptic qualities are unquestioned.
Suggested Doses
There are recommended dosages for various forms of St John's Wort as stated by the British Herbal Medicine.
Dried herb: 2-4 g or by infusion three times daily
Liquid extract 2-4 mL (1:1 in 25% alcohols) three times daily
Tincture 2-4mL (1:10 in 45% alcohol) three times daily
Note : Hypericum, like other antidepressants, must be taken for at least four weeks before its real effectiveness can take affect.
Contraindications
Although St John's wort can be safely taken by most people, it does have some side-effects for a minority of users. These include:
Gastrointestinal symptoms, confusion, dizziness and tiredness.
In some cases, St John's wort can cause photosensitivity and even problems with fertility, but these are very rare.
Finally Hypericum can react with other drugs, so before taking it (if you are on other drugs and medications) you should consult your doctor.
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