St John's Wort - Powerful Anti Depressant

St. John’s Wort is also known as Hypericum, Amber and Klamath, and has been used for hundreds of years because of its anti-depressant properties. St. John’s Wort is very valuable as a healing herb, but also has amazing protective properties.

This herb is very effective mood booster and is suitable for mild depressions and pre-menstrual mood-changes. St. John’s Wort is less effective in cases of severe depressions or psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder.

How is the product taken?

For mild depression, you should take 1-2 capsules of St. John’s Wort per day. First results can be noticed within an hour, but optimal results will be achieved after a usage of 2 months. Consult a doctor if you suffer from severe depression.

How does this product work?

St. John’s Wort has strong anti-depressant properties that are due to inhibition of monoamine oxidase (MAO). This process increases the levels of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system and these neurotransmitters are very beneficial. According to numerous studies, St. John’s Wort functions by its photosensitizing activity. It is proven that light and its lack affect depression and its types, and it is proven that St. John’s Wort reduces the light required for therapeutic effects. In addition, St. John’s Wort has a similar effect as therapy with intense light.

There are some more possible mechanisms connected with the anti-depressant properties of St. John’s Wort, including inhibition of catechol-o-methyltransferase that breaks down adrenaline and noradrenaline; modulation of serotonin receptors as well as suppression of interleukin-6 which is an inflammatory mediator that releases cortisone and influences depression.

Is St John's Wort suitable in other cases?

According to some research, St. John’s Wort has bacteriocidal activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, including staphylococcus aureus, proteus vulgaris, E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. That is why it improves mood and enhances healing of wounds.

Does the product cause side effects?

In some cases, St. John’s Wort may cause over sensitivity to light. Do not use it together with prescription anti-depressants, estrogens and oral contraceptives. There are some unsubstantiated reports about women who become pregnant during a combined usage of St. John’s Wort and oral contraceptives. The usage of this product should not exceed 3 months without medical recommendation.

What are the ingredients of this product?

Each capsule of this product is made of the following ingredients: St. John’s Wort 20:1 extract, Standardized 0.3% Hypericin (equivalent to 6000mg dried herb).