St. John’s wort is a flowering shrub native to Europe. Several studies support the therapeutic benefit of St. John’s wort in treating mild to moderate depression. But because St. John’s wort causes many drug interactions it might not be an appropriate choice, particularly if you take any prescription drugs. Some evidence suggests that taking St. John’s wort combined with a particular form of black cohosh extract might reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. The research is less compelling when St. John’s wort is used alone. The supplement interacts with many medications and can cause serious side effects. Don’t use St. John’s wort if you take prescription medications and consult with your doctor before starting any supplements.
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- Somewhat effective45.71%16 votes
- Very effective31.43%11 votes
- Not effective22.86%8 votes
35 responses in total.
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Trish6 years ago
This changed my life! I am taking a wonderful product called Flordis Remotiv twice a day. I am a much nicer and calmer person with it and it has completely mellowed my mood swings.