st johns wort?

Question

i have started to take st johns wort does anyone know the benifits of this

Answer 1

These are the benefits and uses of St.Johns Wort as given in theHOMEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA :-

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM
St. John's-wort
(HYPERICUM)

The great remedy for injuries to nerves, especially of fingers, toes and nails. Crushed fingers, especially tips. Excessive painfulness is a guiding symptom to its use. Prevents lockjaw. Punctured wounds. Relieves pain after operations. Quite supersedes the use of Morphia after operations (Helmuth). Spasms after every injury. Has an important action on the rectum; hæmorrhoids. Coccydynia. Spasmodic asthmatic attacks with changes of weather or before storms, better by copious expectoration. Injured nerves from bites of animals. Tetanus. Neuritis, tingling, burning and numbness. Constant drowsiness.

Mind.--Feels as if lifted high in air, or anxiety lest he fall from heights. Mistakes in writing. Effects of shock. Melancholy.

Head.--Heavy; feels as if touched by an icy cold hand. Throbbing in vertex; worse in close room. Brain seems compressed. Right side of face aches. Brain-*** and neurasthenia. Facial neuralgia and toothache of a pulling, tearing character, with sadness. Head feels longer-elongated to a point. In fractured skull, bone splinters. Brain feels alive. Pains in eyes and ears. Falling out of hair.

Stomach.--Craving for wine. Thirst; Nausea. Tongue coated white at base, tip clean. Feeling of lump in stomach (Abies nig; Bry).

Rectum.--Urging, dry, dull, pressing pain. Hæmorrhoids, with pain, bleeding, and tenderness.

Back.--Pain in nape of neck. Pressure over sacrum. Spinal concussion. Coccyx injury from fall, with pain radiating up spine and down limbs. Jerking and twitching of muscles.

Extremities.--Darting pain in shoulders. Pressure along ulnar side of arm. Cramp in calves. Pain in toes and fingers, especially in tips. Crawling in hand and feet. Lancinating pain in upper and lower limbs. Neuritis, with tingling, burning pain, numbness and flossy skin. Joints feel bruised. Hysterical joints. Tetanus (Physost; Kali brom). Traumatic neuralgia and neuritis.

Respiratory.--Asthma worse foggy weather and relieved by profuse perspiration.

Skin.--Hyperidrosis, sweating of scalp, worse in morning after sleep; falling of hair from injury; eczema of hands and face, intense itching, eruption seems to be under the skin. Herpes zoster. Old ulcers or sores in mouth when very sensitive. Lacerated wounds with much prostration from loss of blood.

Modalities.--Worse, in cold; dampness; in a fog; in close room; least exposure; touch. Better, bending head backward.

Relationship.--Compare: Ledum (punched wounds and bites of animals); Arnica; Staphis; Calend; Ruta; Coff.

Antidotes: Ars; Cham.

Dose.--Tincture, to third potency.

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Answer 2

You have started something that you don't know about? Wouldn't be wise to study up on St. John's Wort before you start taking it?
St. John's wort has been used for centuries to treat mental disorders and nerve pain.
In ancient times, herbalists wrote about its use as a sedative and a treatment for malaria, as well as a balm for wounds, burns, and insect bites.
Today, St. John's wort is used by some for depression, anxiety, and/or sleep disorders.

Answer 3

St. Johns Wort can help alleviate depression and anxiety, and is mainly taken for this reason. In some people it can be as effective as prescribed antidepressants, and in some countries (Germany in particular) is even prescribed to treat depression.

Keep in mind that it can take at least 4 weeks for it to have any benefit, and it may not work for you at all. It can also increase photosensitivity in the eyes and skin (can make you more susceptible to retina damage and sunburn) so it's advisable not to take St Johns Wort if you already suffer from photosensitivity.

If you have any concerns you should see a doctor before taking any significant amount of it.

Answer 4

St. John's wort has been used for centuries to treat mental disorders and nerve pain.
In ancient times, herbalists wrote about its use as a sedative and a treatment for malaria, as well as a balm for wounds, burns, and insect bites.
Today, St. John's wort is used by some for depression, anxiety, and/or sleep disorders.
How It Is Used
The flowering tops of St. John's wort are used to prepare teas and tablets containing concentrated extracts.
What the Science Says
There is some scientific evidence that St. John's wort is useful for treating mild to moderate depression. However, two large studies, one sponsored by NCCAM, showed that the herb was no more effective than placebo in treating major depression of moderate severity.
NCCAM is studying the use of St. John's wort in a wider spectrum of mood disorders, including minor depression.
Side Effects and Cautions
St. John's wort may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. Other side effects can include anxiety, dry mouth, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, headache, or sexual dysfunction.
Research shows that St. John's wort interacts with some drugs. The herb affects the way the body processes or breaks down many drugs; in some cases, it may speed or slow a drug's breakdown. Drugs that can be affected include: Indinavir and possibly other drugs used to control HIV infection and possibly other drugs used to treat cancer
Cyclosporine, which prevents the body from rejecting transplanted organs
Digoxin, which strengthens heart muscle contractions
Warfarin and related anticoagulants
Birth control pills
Antidepressants
When combined with certain antidepressants, St. John's wort may increase side effects such as nausea, anxiety, headache, and confusion.
St. John's wort is not a proven therapy for depression. If depression is not adequately treated, it can become severe. Anyone who may have depression should see a health care provider. There are effective proven therapies available.
It is important to inform your health care providers about any herb or dietary supplement you are using, including St. John's wort. This helps to ensure safe and coordinated care.

Answer 5

St John's Wort is said to be a natural anti-depressant.

You should NOT take it when taking other medical or herbal anti-depressants as it can multiply the effect.

If you are in a stiuation where you need something like this, you should see a doctor BEFORE taking it so then can check you out physically, and so they can monitor how you are doing. Your doctor is unlikely to tell you not to take it, but will check for interactions with any other medicines you are taking and any health conditions you may have.

Answer 6

I tried it and found that it had no significant effect on me. DO NOT take it with any other anti-depressants it can cause major problems. If you are taking diazepam (do they still prescribe that stuff?!!!!) stop taking the St John's Wort. See your doctor and ask for his advice.

Answer 7

Clinical studies have confirmed its effectiveness in the treatment of mild-to-moderate depression. The news came as no surprise to herbalists, who have long used St. John's Wort not only for depression, but also for the treatment of wounds, burns, injured nerves, inflammations, ulcers, anxiety, and other ailments. Today, St. John's Wort is one of the most frequently used treatments for mild-to-moderate depression in Germany, and it seems destined to be- come just as popular in the UK.

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse. Why are you taking this pill if you don't know what you are taking it for. if you did you would know what the effects are. This pill is the equivalent to PROZAC but without the side effects. Its for depression and insomnia caused by depression. In short its an anti depressant. Do not take it if you are on anti depressants from your Dr

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