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Therapeutic Uses of St. John's Wort and Claims

In ancient times, St.John's wort was used as a sedative and to treat malaria. It was also used as a balm for wounds, burns and insect bites.

Today it is used to treat nervous conditions such as depression, anxiety, and some sleep disorders.

St. John’s wort is one of the most commonly used herbal remedy for depression. It is a prescribed medicine in Germany and Ireland, but is still available over the counter, as an herbal remedy, in many countries, including the United States. Research has shown support for its effects on mild to moderate depression, but, severe depression (especially with suicidal thoughts) should be treated by a physician.

The Herb St.John's Wort

(Hypericum perforatum)

Carl Axel Magnus Lindman

Bilder ur Nordens Flora (1901-1905) This herb is also reported to have a sedative and pain reducing effect. It has been used for sciatica and rheumatic pain by some.

St. John’s wort has been reported to have antiviral and antibacterial properties. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it useful in healing wounds and burns.

This herb has shown preliminary promise as a treatment for alcoholism as well.

Some researchers are looking at the possibility of St.John's wort in treating HIV (the virus that leads to AIDS.) The problem they are finding is that it may counteract with the medications used currently to fight the symptoms and lessen their effectiveness.

When taken with black cohosh it may help with symptoms associated with menstruation, as well as those later experienced in pre-menopause and menopause.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has also been treated with some success using St. John's wort.
It has been used in children to control bed-wetting, mild depression, as a topical agent for relief of pain from skin infections, and in drops for ear pain associated with an ear infection.

A mixture of ginkgo biloba, rosemary, and St. John’s wort has shown promise in treating brain inflammation and swelling and the symptoms associated with the recovery from this condition.

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