Promotes Emotional Balance & Positive Outlook.
St. John's wort is found in Europe and the United States. It is especially abundant in northern California and southern Oregon. The above-ground (aerial) parts of the plant are gathered during the flowering season.
Historical or traditional use (may or may not be supported by scientific studies)
In ancient Greece, St. John's wort was used to treat many ailments, including sciatica and poisonous reptile bites.
In Europe, St. John's wort was used by herbalists for the topical treatment of wounds and burns. It is also a folk remedy for kidney and lung ailments as well as for depression.
The major constituents in St. John's wort include hypericin and other dianthrones, flavonoids, xanthones, and hyperforin.
While it was previously thought the antidepressant actions of St. John's wort were due to hypericin and the inhibition of the enzyme monoamine oxidase,current research has challenged this belief, focusing on other constituents, such as hyperforin, and flavonoids.
Test tube studies suggest that St. John's wort extracts may exert their antidepressant actions by inhibiting the reuptake of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
This action is possibly due to the constituent hyperforin. St. John's wort is able to act as an antidepressant, by making more of these neurotransmitters available to the brain
As a dietary supplement take 1-2 ml (approx. 28-56 drops) 3 times a day in a small amount of water.
1 Fluid oz.
Servings: 15
Dosage Size: 2 ml.