Does st johns wort work?
Studies have proven that St. John’s Wort is not an effective anti-depressant medication for major depression. It may have some mood elevating effect for those with mild depression, however there are some very dangerous side effects that you should be aware of. “Researchers have conducted the largest ever clinical trial into the impact of the herb on major depression – a moderately severe form of the condition. The researchers, from Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina, found it had no more impact than a dummy medicine. ” http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/191735… In addition to this, it can be extremely dangerous. St. John’s Wort acts on the liver to reduce the blood levels of many, many prescription drugs (including the contraceptive pill). People may believe it to be a safe and gentle herb, but they are unaware that it is reducing the effectiveness of other medications that they are taking. “Since S
