Depression is a common problem today especially in fast moving cities. According to a report at least one out of every 20 Americans gets depressed each year. With new studies, the herb St. John’s wort might be helpful in reducing stress and many other common health problems.

St John’s wort also known as Hypericum perforatum, constitute hypericin, pseudohypericin, dianthrones, flavonoids, xanthones, tannins, and hyperforin. Hyperforin is believed to be the major constituent responsible for antidepressant activity. St John’s wort is also known as Tipton’s Weed, Klamath weed or Goat weed.

It helps in improving mood and ability to carry out daily lives. It also decreases some very commonly seen symptoms like sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, exhaustion, and poor sleep.

Benefits of St Johns Wort

• It is very useful in healing wounds. It is used for wound cleansing as it does not destroy the healthy tissues and healthy cells but it cleans the dirt out of septic wounds. It also reduces the inflammation in septic sores, boils, cellulite and lymhangitis.

• It is also extensively used in the treatment of nerve and muscle pain, skin inflammation, skin wounds, burns, cuts, scrapes, and minor skin irritations.

• It is used as an anti-depressant for emotionally disturbed people. It relieves mild to moderate depression and anxiety. It also aid in treating depressive elements of chronic fatigue syndrome and seasonal affective disorder.

• It is used as an anti-inflammatory, sedative, analgesic and diuretic. It helps to stimulate the growth and repair of skin tissue. When applied to the skin, oily preparations of the herb have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action.

• It is also used in the treatment of anxiety, stomach upset, insomnia, fluid retention, and hemorrhoids.

• It is used in controlling viral infections, and also for reduction and control of tumor growths, both malignant and benign.

• It is useful for pulmonary complaints, bladder trouble, suppression of urine, dysentery and worms.

• It is also an excellent blood cleanser and blood purifier.

• It is very effective in chronic uterine problems and corrects irregular and painful menstruation. It is useful in relieving both physical and emotional symptoms of PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) including cramps, irritability, food cravings, and breast tenderness.

Do not take St John’s wort if you are taking any prescribed antidepressant or during pregnancy. Consult with a qualified medical professional before taking St. John’s wort supplements.

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