st johns wort
Herbal mood remedy
St.
John's wort is a flowering plant with yellow blossoms, widely used as an herbal remedy for mild depression and anxiety.
The supplement is sold in capsules, teas, and extracts.
It can interact with prescription medications, reducing their effectiveness: Check with your doctor before taking St. John's wort.
Named for its traditional harvest around the feast of St.
John the Baptist.
- hypericumSt. John's wort genus
- depressionProlonged low state
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
- herbal remedyPlant-derived therapeutic preparation
- supplementSomething added to complete
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st johns wortSSRIs
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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st johns wortevidence-based medicine
Clinical care guided by research
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st johns wortdepressants
Substances reducing nervous activity
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