what is st john's wort used for?

Answer 1

ST JOHN's WORT is used for curing the symptoms given below in Homeopathic Medicine, I have never used it in raw form, and whenever I have prescribed to any of patients for the given symptoms I have found it 100% effective without any side effects or complications of any sort. Read Carefully :-

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM
St. John's-wort
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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

If it's mild depression then it will work. My sister is a pharmacist and we were just talking about St. John's Worth the other day. If it's more then mild though then it really won't have much of an effect. It's not an immediate thing, it takes 2-3 weeks in order for it to actually kick in. You must try to take the the same time every day for it to be the most effective.

Answer 3

St John's Wort has been used by many people to find relief and benefit when dealing with some forms of depression. While it is "natural," it works because it contains certain phytochemicals which act upon the neurophysiology of the brain.

It's effects are considered very mild, compared to harsh and more toxic pharmaceutical drugs. This usually means that the effects of it are more gradual and will take a little longer to notice. It doesn't mean that it's less effective.

Before taking any herbal supplement, I like to call the number on the bottle and ask how they control the quality of their products. I don't want to take something that's been exposed to a lot heat and oxygen during processing because that's likely to mean that the beneficial components are "used up," already.

St Johns Wort can interact with other pharmaceutical drugs. It can increase the toxic risks of certain antidepressant drugs. If you do choose to take it, as is your right according to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, you should still consult a pharmacist or doctor if you are taking any other drug. There are also numerous books which list known drug and herb interactions.

Answer 4

St. John's Wort is primarily used in modern medicine to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

Answer 5

What It Is Used For
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.

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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.
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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
Irinotecan 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 6

It's a herbal remedy for Depression, but be sure to discuss it with your Doctor if you are on prescribed antidepressants as they can react badly with St Johns Wort.

Answer 7

There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cold sores sometimes called fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks.
The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.
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Herbal Remedy For Depression

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Depression

Answer 10

I have taken st John's wort many times to help treat mild depression and anxiety. It has worked in the past
but I was under a doctors care. I chose this herb after trying to use other antidepresente drugs that left
me with increased hot flashes. I'm 10 years into my change of life cycle.
I've looked all over the web and St. John's wort doesn’t have any culinary uses.

St. John's Wort is the leading natural herbal remedy for mild and moderate mood disorders. The active
ingredient found in the leaves is hypericin which helps enhance mood by promoting a calming and soothing
sense of well being. St.-John's-wort was traditionally used for treating wounds and has lately become popular as an herbal remedy in the treatment of mild depression


St. Johnswort is a photosensitizer, meaning that people who are taking any form of St. Johnwort should avoid sun exposure or risk serious sunburn.

St. John's Wort can have potentially dangerous interactions with some prescription drugs.
Consult your physician before taking St. John's Wort if you are currently taking anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, antidepressants, anti-seizure medications, drugs to treat HIV or prevent transplant rejection, or any other prescription drug.

It is always important for persons using St. John's wort to purchase the herb from a reputable source, as the quality of herbal products sold in the United States and Canada varies widely.
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St. John's Wort is a hardy perennial that grows wild all over the world. It has the peculiar property of "bleeding" when the flowers are pinched, and because of this, it has been linked extensively to magical lore and witchcraft. The leaves and stems also contain red sap, but it is not as
bright red as the sap from the flowers.
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In modern magic, St. John's Wort is believed to be of benefit when carried on the person for courage, protection, detecting other magicians, and strengthening the will when confronted with bad situations. The leaves made into a necklace are believed to ward off sickness and tension, and to enhance endurance and will when doing battle.


Burning St. John's Wort as incense or in the fireplace thought to protect the home and repel unfriendly spirits, and burning is common in exorcism rituals.

When hung up on St. John's Day, together with a cross over the door, this plant was supposed to keep out the devil and other evil spirits. To gather the root at sunrise on St. John's Day and to retain it in the house, gave luck to the family in their undertakings, especially in those begun on that day.

As a modern day witch I always check with my doctors to make sure that any herbs I take internally will not interact with any meds I might be taking. hoped this has helped
blessed be

Answer 11

It's a useful chemical free remedy for depression. Seek advice re dosage etc.