St. John’s Wort: Clinical Applications
Welcome to the blog series Herb of the Month!
This week, we will be exploring the many benefits and clinical applications of the sprawling, leafy herb known as St. John’s Wort. People have used St. John’s Wort for at least 2,000 years to treat both internal and external ailments. St. John’s Wort is rich in presence of flavonoids, hyperforin, and hypericin – which are believed to be the active compounds responsible for most of its therapeutic aspects. In addition to having antidepressant and anxiolytic properties, St John’s Wort is also known to be antiviral, vulnerary, hepatic, astringent, and anti-inflammatory in nature. There are many pharmaceutical drugs that cannot be “mixed” internally with St John’s Wort. However, using St John’s Wort topically is not an issue.
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Final Recommendations
Here are Nancy’s St. John’s Wort recommendations:
PLEASE NOTE: If you are on ANY pharmaceutical drug please connect with me in order to determine if St John’s Wort is right for you.
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There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to recommending St. John’s Wort. The amount taken per serving and the number of times a day has differing effects on everyone. Because of this, Nancy recommends Booking a 15 Minute Discovery call if you’re interested in taking this wonderful herb. St. John’s Wort should be used as directed. It’s important to consult with a registered clinical herbalist or natural health practitioner trained in clinical herbalism for more resistant and deeper set health issues. They will be able to give a more tailored suggested serving and daily frequency based on your age, gender, body weight, and any present medical conditions.
Remember to join us each month as we explore the history, personality, clinical application, and more of Nancy’s favorite plants. Get a snippet of the properties and practical uses of these herbs and how they supported the health of our ancestors as well as how they can support us in our present day.
Other Resources:
NCBI | UpToDate | Hypericum treatment of mild depressions with somatic symptoms | Efficacy of St. John’s wort extract standardized to hyperforin | St. John’s wort in mild to moderate depression: the relevance of hyperforin for the clinical efficacy
Welcome to the blog series Herb of the Month!
This week, we will be exploring the many benefits and clinical applications of the sprawling, leafy herb known as St. John’s Wort. People have used St. John’s Wort for at least 2,000 years to treat both internal and external ailments. St. John’s Wort is rich in presence of flavonoids, hyperforin, and hypericin – which are believed to be the active compounds responsible for most of its therapeutic aspects. In addition to having antidepressant and anxiolytic properties, St John’s Wort is also known to be antiviral, vulnerary, hepatic, astringent, and anti-inflammatory in nature. There are many pharmaceutical drugs that cannot be “mixed” internally with St John’s Wort. However, using St John’s Wort topically is not an issue.
Listen Here
Watch Here
Final Recommendations
Here are Nancy’s
St. John’s Wort recommendations:
PLEASE NOTE: If you are on ANY pharmaceutical drug please connect with me in order to determine if St John’s Wort is right for you.
Fullscript Recommendations:
Standard Process Recommendations:
There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to recommending St. John’s Wort. The amount taken per serving and the number of times a day has differing effects on everyone. Because of this, Nancy recommends Booking a 15 Minute Discovery call if you’re interested in taking this wonderful herb. St. John’s Wort should be used as directed. It’s important to consult with a registered clinical herbalist or natural health practitioner trained in clinical herbalism for more resistant and deeper set health issues. They will be able to give a more tailored suggested serving and daily frequency based on your age, gender, body weight, and any present medical conditions.
Remember to join us each month as we explore the history, personality, clinical application, and more of Nancy’s favorite plants. Get a snippet of the properties and practical uses of these herbs and how they supported the health of our ancestors as well as how they can support us in our present day.
Other Resources:
NCBI | UpToDate | Hypericum treatment of mild depressions with somatic symptoms | Efficacy of St. John’s wort extract standardized to hyperforin | St. John’s wort in mild to moderate depression: the relevance of hyperforin for the clinical efficacy