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St. John’s wort is a perennial with regular flowers which bloom from June until September. The plant was believed, from the time of the ancient Greeks until the Middle Ages, to ward off witchcraft and evil spirits and to drive out devils.
Considered a noxious weed by farmers due to its photosensitizing effect on livestock, St. John’s wort has nevertheless been used by humans for centuries for a wide variety of ailments, including nervous disorders, depression, neuralgia, wounds and burns, kidney problems, and for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions.
Recently a great deal of attention has been placed on the herb because of its two main active ingredients, hypericin and pseudohypericin, which have been shown to inhibit the AIDS virus.
St. John’s wort has been used for centuries to calm the nerves and treat depression. A vivid red oil made from macerating the flowers in vegetable oil has been used to dress wounds, heal deep cuts, soothe burns and ease the pain of neuralgias.
Taken internally, the oil has been used for ulcers and gastritis. An infusion of the herb has also been used as an expectorant for bronchitis and as a diuretic for the kidneys and as an easing agent for menstrual cramps.
Ingredients
Each capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredient: St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) 0.3% hypericin 450 mg
Other ingredients: Vegetable magnesium stearate in a non‑GMO vegetable capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water.
Suggested Use
Adults: Take 1 capsule three times daily or as directed by your health-care practitioner.
Duration of use: Use for a minimum of 1 week to see beneficial effects. Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 18 weeks.
Cautions
Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, corn, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, starch, or sugar.
Cautions and warnings: Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet (UV) light, or UV therapy. Consult a health-care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; or if you are taking antianxiety medications, seizure medications, antihistamines, bronchodilators, muscle relaxants, and/or opiates.
Contraindications: Do not use if you are taking anticancer medications, blood thinners, antidepressant medications (e.g. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [SSRI]), anti-HIV agents, cardiovascular medications, immunosuppressants, and/or contraceptive medications.
Known adverse reactions: Hypersensitivity, such as an allergy, has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Some people may experience mild gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, restlessness and/or headaches.
Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.