What is St. John's Wort?
CATEGORY: Supplements
TYPES:Generic: St. John's WortBrand:
St. John's wort, hypericum perforatum, is generally is used for depression, seasonal affective disorder, and anxiety. Products currently are standardized based on hypericin content, although the hyperforin and bioflavonoid contents are also believed responsible for activity.
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How do members experience St. John's Wort?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | 68 | 53 | |
| Anxious mood | 20 | 9 | |
| General health | 14 | 7 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 8 | 6 | |
| Mild depression | 4 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Sleepiness | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Brain fog | 1 | |
| Difficulty staying asleep | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 16 | |
| None | 61 |
Member evaluations
lazaras
evaluated on Jul 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for Support mental / emotional health: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
Koendv
evaluated on Oct 31, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
wkikta
evaluated on Nov 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: None
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