St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

The herb of St. John, a recognized natural antidepressant.

Description

St. John's Wort is a perennial plant whose yellow flowers are used in phytotherapy as a natural antidepressant. It is recognized by the WHO for treating mild to moderate depression.

Benefits

• Natural antidepressant
• Anti-anxiety
• Healing (oil)
• Anti-inflammatory

How to use

As standardized extract capsules, infusion or oil (external use).

📋 Recommended preparation

Infuse 1.5g of dried flowering tops in 250ml boiling water for 10 minutes. 2-3 cups per day.

Precautions

• Many drug interactions (contraceptive pill, anticoagulants, antiretrovirals).
• Photosensitizing: avoid sun exposure.
• Do not combine with other antidepressants.

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