Have you ever taken st.johns wort?!


Question: what is it used for mainly and how did it work out for you


Answers: what is it used for mainly and how did it work out for you

I have grown it in my medicinal herb garden for years. It is one of the few herbs that the USDA and the FDA caution against using as a raw drug. Probably because it works. In that, I mean that they probably fear that because raw drugs often can not be tested for strength you might place yourself at risk when using one that is effective.
If you are going to use it for depression you should process it in large enough quantities that you can divide it into regular doses. Use moderation and be consistent so if you poison yourself you can relate exactly what you have done to a poison control expert.
If you are buying it otc, follow the directions.
If you are chronically depressed, please see a medical professional for a prescription anti-depressant. Almost all general practitioners will prescribe them without hesitancy and without a lot of analytical hoopla.

Yes i used to take it when i left school (was about 17). I was depressed about life, my job, my friends etc and just wasn't myself anymore. I took it if for a few months and it definitly worked for me. Its used if you have anxiety and moderate (not sure if thats the right word) depression. I'm not sure how much i took a day but i took one pill a day. You can also take it in tea which i haven't tried. Some people have said there are some side effects which im not what they are, but if you have been feeling down for a while or have a lot of anxiety i would try it. I've got a bottle at home and are thinking about taking it again.

St John's Wort is used for depression. I used to take an Rx for depression, but hated the side effects. Now, I take St. John's Wort once daily, in the morning. The bottles that you get from the pharmacy or health food store only tell you how much is in each capsule. Get some that is standardized to 300 mg per capsule. Be sure and check with the pharmacist or your doctor as it does interfere with some prescription medicines.





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