traditionally used as a muscle relaxant to relieve menstrual problems, as a mild tranquilizer and as a treatment for depression and insomnia.
A bushy perennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to many parts of the world, including Europe and the United States. Over 50 ingredients have been identified in St. John's wort, but the most prominent components are hypericin and pseudohypericin. St. John's wort provides dietary support for positive mood balance and may help support general well being.
An herb (Hypericum perforatum). St. John's Wort is an aromatic perennial herb which has been used for centuries for a wide variety of conditions. The plant's active compound, hypericin, has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory activity. Hypericin has also been shown to have monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibiting activity, mimicking the action of antidepressant agents.
An herbal remedy sometimes used for depression. It's unclear whether it actually works.
A Druid sacred herb. The Celts passed it through the smoke of the summer solstice fire, then wore it into battle for invincibility.The people of Scotland wore it as a charm against faery influence.
a type of plant and herbal treatment widely used to treat depression, although recent research has found it to be ineffective for this purpose.
This plant has strong antioxidant properties and works as an emollient and skin softener, soothing dry or sun-exposed skin.
An astringent herb with anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and firming properties.
An herbal treatment often used for mild-to-moderate depression. So far, studies in the United States show that it is not effective for major depression of moderate severity.
Scientific name: Hypericum Performatum. A plant herb that is used to relieve mild depressive symptoms, sleep disorder, and anxiety, although probably not effective against serious depression. In large doses, it may be unsafe as it can make the skin and eyes extra sensitive to light.
active ingredient hypericin has been shown to exhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibiting activity, acting as a natural antidepressant. Do not take with other MAO inhibiting drugs or supplements that advise against combining with MAO inhibitors (some people use St. John's Wort with ma huang to get a natural "Phen-Fen" replacement).
A natural herb effective for depression, anxiety, agitation, insomnia, loss of interest, and excessive sleeping.
Used predominantly in alternative medicine practices, St.John's Wort is an herb often used to treat depression and mood swings
An herb that is primarily used as an antidepressant due to its effects on serotonin. There is limited research indicating its use for weight loss.
St. John's wort helps relive nerve-related pain such as sciatica, and neuralgia. In addition, St. John's wort also helps with arthritis, and rheumatic pains.
A part of the LevensESSENTIE 23 herb extract used to tone, strengthen and heal. It is a most valuable and amazing beneficial herb with calming qualities for the skin.
This herb is a mild sedative that is specific for anxiety conditions. It may be useful in combating depression and long-standing neuralgic pain.
An herbal remedy that may be helpful (although it has not yet been proven useful by scientists) for depression. It has been widely used to treat mild to moderate depression in Europe, especially in Germany.
(Hypericum kalmianum L.). Soothes stomach disorders; balm for cuts and bruises. The small leaves have tiny perforations thought to be like holes in the body through which blood would flow; this belief was seemingly confirmed by the fact that an infusion of the leaves and flowers in vegetable oil turns the oil red.
An excellent emollient and skin softener, this mild herb is widely used in our skin care and sun care products as a soothing agent for chapped, dry, wrinkled or sun-exposed skin. Also very beneficial to dry hair and scalp and split ends.