Product Description
A traditional herbal treatment for mild depression, Nature?s Harmony? St. John?s Wort is a standardized herbal extract formulated from the herb Hypericum perforatum.
RECOMMENDED USE:
Relief of nervous headaches, nervousness, edginess or jitteriness due to overwork, tiredness or fatigue.
DOSAGE FORM:
Caplet
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Take 3 caplets daily or as recommended by a health care practitioner. For occasional use only.
DESCRIPTION:
The medicinal use of St. John?s Wort dates back more than 2,000 years. Originally it was used to ease pain and promote wound healing. Today it is an accepted treatment for mild depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Each 1,500 mg caplet of Nature?s Harmony? St. John?s Wort is derived from 300 mg of a 1:5 standardized extract containing 0.3% hypericins, a key active ingredient from the above-ground parts of the plant.
Recommended Daily Allowance: N/A
Food Sources: None.
Causes of Deficiency: Low serotonin levels, low vitamin D, limited sunlight.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Depression, seasonal affectiveness disorder.
Complementary Nutrients: Nature?s Harmony? High Potency Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Triple Fish Oil.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established. Therefore, it is recommended that individuals under these conditions consult their health care practitioner before use.
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St. John?s wort is so named because it blooms around the date of June 24, the birthday of John the Baptist. ?Wort? is an old English word for plant.
RESEARCH:
British research from 1997 found St. John?s wort provided effective relief for mild to moderate depression. New research is investigating the potential antiviral activity of St. John?s wort against HIV and herpes simplex.
SIDE EFFECTS:
St. John?s wort is generally well tolerated. However, photosensitization may develop if high doses are taken over a long period, especially in people with fair skin (due to the high content of hypericin). It may also cause drowsiness.
INTERACTIONS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
Do not drive or engage in activities requiring alertness. Avoid alcohol when taking this product.
Contraindications include central nervous system active drug therapy and allergies/hypersensitivity to any of the components.
Drug interactions include, among others:
? Antidepressants
? Monoamine oxidase enzyme inhibitors (MAOIs) (e.g., isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine)
? Reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase (RIMAs) (e.g., moclobemide)
? Digoxin and warfarin
? Cyclosporine
? Indinavir (Crixivan)
? Antiretrovirals
Use of St. John?s wort may also lower the activity of non-sedating antihistamines, oral contraceptives, antiepileptics, calcium channel blockers, cyclosporine, some chemotherapeutics, macrolaide antibiotics and select antifungals.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established. Therefore, it is recommended that individuals under these conditions consult their health care practitioner before use.
