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St Johns Wort

Natural Antidepressant

Standardised to 0.3% Hypericin

St John's Wort: What is it ?

St John's Wort is a shrubby perennial with bright yellow flowers. St John's Wort is grown all over the world. It is named after St John the Baptist because it flowers around the day celebrated as his birthday, the 24th of June.

St Johns Wort has been used as a herbal remedy for many centuries. Scientists believe St Johns Wort can improve mood and emotions by enhancing brain levels of at least four neurotransmitters, including serotonin.

In Germany where herbal remedies are routinely prescribed, St Johns Wort is the most common form of antidepressant used, as it has far fewer side effects than conventional antidepressants.

St John's Wort: Ingredients

Active Ingredients per Tablet
Description	Quantity	RDA
St John's Wort Powder (Hypericum Perforatum) standardised to: 0.3% hypericin giving: 1000ug of hypericin	333mg	-
Inactive Ingredients
Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Acacia, Shellac (E904), Sipernat, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate

V - Suitable for Vegetarians

St John's Wort: Recommended Usage

Swallow two tablets per day with food, or as directed by your health professional.

Note that it can take four to six weeks for the herb to build up in your body tissues before it becomes fully effective.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Side Effects and Drug Interactions:

Before taking this supplement check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any prescribed medication as St John's Wort may affect the way they work.

Although side-effects are uncommon they can include constipation, upset stomach, fatigue, dry mouth and dizziness. People with fair skins are advised to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight while taking St John's Wort.

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