Thursday, June 5, 2008

Herbal Remedies - Herbal Remedies - St John's Wort

Herbal Remedies - Herbal Remedies - St John's Wort

St John's Wort is sometimes known as a miracle herb because it is used for so many afflictions.

Traditional Chinese medical practitioners have used St John’s Wort for over 4000 years. It has more recently come into its own in the West as a treatment for mild to moderate depression. Some people take St John’s Wort as a natural alternative to Prozac, and in Germany, where St John’s Wort is an approved treatment, it outsells Prozac by about 10:1.

Until recently it was thought that the hypericin content of St John’s Wort was responsible for its antidepressant effect. However, more recent studies are inconclusive, and it is not known exactly how the herb works in alleviating depression. What is certain is that there are millions of people, all over the world who are taking St John’s Wort and reaping benefits. Because of the herbs popularity, research studies are widely available, and excellent books have been written with up to date information.

Researchers continue their endeavours to discover the secret of St John’s Wort, but to its many beneficiaries, why it works is not as important as that it does work! Moreover, it seems that although its therapeutic effects are best known in the West for treating depression, it is useful for many other conditions.

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