St John's Wort

[DONNA1458]

has anyone used this and if so what was the results. TIA

[whiffey]

It's good if you are only moderately depressed, for full-blown clinical depression don't use it. It takes a couple of weeks to have any effect, and it may be a placebo effect, but if it works so what.

ASDA used to be the cheapest.

[VillageVicar]

Donna: St John's Wort has a proven track record for mild and temporary bouts of 'the lows.' I'll avoid using the word depression as if it is indeed clinical depression then this needs to be referred to a GP.

But I also wish to caution you that St John's Wort can have some serious side-effects if taken with certain other prescription medications. The concern has run so high that in some countries it has been removed from the shelves and is now only available by prescription.

As we move to the Autumn and Winter seasons, our bodies iologically slow slightly. Scientists believe this is our ancient instinct to hibernate. Light therapy and other means can work just as well as medications. I just offer this as a thought.

I wish you well

Fr Bill

[Lonnie]

Exactly as Fr Bill says, it also changes your metabolism, eg, makes your skin more susceptible to sunlight.

If your thinking of trying it, the Health shop should advise you.

[rodz]

If you are taking prescription medication for your heart or high blood pressure it`s better not to take it or at least let your GP decide.
Rodz