St. John Wort Research Paper

Benefits of St. John's Wort Most commonly, St. John's wort is known for the benefit of being an antidepressant, and this is the most common reason that people use this supplement. It contains antidepressant chemicals that will decrease symptoms of depression. But it does more than simply treat depression – taking this supplement will level out mood swings, regulate the bodies' hormones, and help with fatigue, irritability, and sleeplessness. By regulating hormones it has a positive effect on the thyroid and can actually make the thyroid produce correct levels of hormones. More benefits include lowering inflammation in the body, speeding up the healing of skin wounds, decreasing menopausal mood swings, and reducing cravings for people going through addiction withdrawals. A chemical present in St. John's wort, hyperforin, is currently being studied for its use in treating alcoholism. This chemical has also proven antibacterial properties against certain bacteria. Tests on rodents have shown that this supplement improves long-term memory.

Dosage While you can harvest and dry this plant yourself, most people choose to buy it ready to take in a health food store. Be careful to pay attention to how much is in each capsule or how concentrated the liquid is – supplements aren't required to have the same amount of …show more content…
Always be aware of any side effects that you may experience, such as skin rashes, vomiting, increased anxiety, nausea, rapid heartbeat, or diarrhea. Any of these side effects mean you should stop taking the supplement immediately and contact your doctor. Before taking this supplement regularly it's best to talk to your doctor to make sure that it won't interact with any medication that you're currently on. Never stop taking medicine without first checking with your