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Benefits of St. John's Wort Dosage And Oil
Beyond relieving the creeping anxiety and psychological distress, malaise and discomfort of depression, St. John's Wort dosage is useful in alleviating premenstrual syndrome in women and easing the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Further, St. John's Wort dosage seems to ward of infections, stimulate the appetite, control chronic pain, and even to improve hemorrhoids.
What Are The Drawbacks?
Although generally a well-tolerated herb, the principle danger St. John's Wort poses is its ability to increase the metabolism of certain prescription medications. People who are taking antiepileptics, antiretrovirals, benzodiazepines, contraceptives, or immunosuppressants should always discuss St. John's Wort dosage with their physician before using the herb.
Other medications that can have adverse reactions with St. John's Wort are dioxin, methadone, omeprazole, phenobarbitone, theophylline, and warfarin. You should not take St. John's Wort in combination with other anti-depressant medications.
Why Do People Use St. John's Wort?
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The simple truth is that many people prefer to take a product they regard as "natural" over a prescription medication. Since many herbs do contain natural forms of synthetic drugs and have been proven to be effective with given ailments, this is not necessarily a misguided notion.
Always remember, however, that "natural" is not a synonym for "safe." Do your homework. Find out what any given herb will and will not do, what side effects it may carry, how it will interact with other herbs you might be using, and how it will interact with your prescription medications. If necessary, consult a reputable herbalist.
The use of hypericum perforatum is century's old and solid clinical evidence does exist to indicate St. John's Wort is helpful for mild to moderate depression. For people who are fearful of the addictive and possible damaging effects of the long-term use of prescription antidepressants, this herb is an attractive alternative. St. John's Wort oil, powder, or capsules are all effective and readily available at all health food stores.
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