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
expastrychef
evaluated on Oct 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for flu like symptoms: Moderate
- Side effects: None
AutumnFairy
evaluated on Aug 18, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: None
- Side effects: Moderate
one_step_closer
evaluated on Feb 06, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): None
- Side effects: None
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