St John's wort is a dietary supplement often used for treating depression and other conditions. This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at St. John's wort, including information on its effectiveness, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
St John's wort may be beneficial for treating depression, migraines, and nerve pain. This eMedTV resource outlines several other St. John's wort benefits and explains how this herbal supplement is claimed to work for treating these conditions.
Insomnia, nausea, and diarrhea are among the possible side effects of St John's wort. Side effects, as this eMedTV page explains, may also be more serious and may require immediate medical attention, such as hallucinations or heart palpitations.
This page from the eMedTV archives takes a look at the link between St John's wort and insomnia. This article explains that insomnia is a possible side effect of the supplement and provides tips on how to improve your sleep habits.
Many people may wonder, "Does St John's wort work?" This eMedTV page addresses this question and explains that although many studies have shown that St. John's wort is effective at treating depression, more research is still needed to confirm this.
As this eMedTV page explains, there are no set dosing guidelines for St John's wort, as it is not as closely regulated as medications. This page also describes St. John's wort dosages that a few studies used and offers tips on taking this herb.
As this eMedTV page explains, talk to your doctor before taking St John's wort with other medicines or supplements, as it can result in negative drug interactions. St. John's wort can decrease the effectiveness of the drugs or cause other problems.
There is some concern that St John's wort could make certain health conditions worse, such as dementia. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at other important St. John's wort safety concerns to be aware of before using this supplement.
A St John's wort overdose could cause a dangerous group of symptoms known as serotonin syndrome. This eMedTV article lists possible symptoms of a St. John's wort overdose and describes the steps your doctor may take to treat an overdose.
This eMedTV Web article explains that there is currently not enough information available on St John's wort and pregnancy to determine if this herb is safe for pregnant women. This page also describes the possible complications this herb may cause.
It is unclear if St John's wort is safe for use in women who are breastfeeding. St. John's wort, as this eMedTV resource explains, is a "natural" substance, but that does not mean it is safe for use in women who are breastfeeding.
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