St. Johns wort

Herbal mood supplement

St.

John's wort is a flowering plant with yellow blossoms, widely used as an herbal remedy for mild depression and anxiety.

The name comes from its traditional bloom time around the feast of St.

John the Baptist in late June.

It can interfere with prescription medications, making its interactions a common medical concern: Check if St. John's wort affects your other medications.

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St. Johns wortProzac

Branded antidepressant medication

SSRIs · Zoloft · Lexapro · synthetic drugs · prescription medication

herbal remedy spectrum

St. Johns wortvalerian

Botanical sleep aid

kava · passionflower · chamomile · lavender

regulatory status

St. Johns wortcontrolled substances

Legally regulated intoxicants

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G