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St. John’s wort may be as effective as standard antidepressants — and more tolerable — for major depression

A recent Cochrane systematic review evaluated the efficacy and safety of St. John’s wort extracts for the treatment of major depression (Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008[4]:CD000448). The review ...
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Study: St. John's wort ineffective in treating major depression

CHICAGO (AP) _ St. John's wort, the popular herbal remedy touted as a natural alternative to prescription antidepressants, is ineffective in treating major depression, according to a new study. Dozens ...
Reuters

St. John's Wort effective for depression-study

LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The herbal remedy St. John's Wort effectively treats symptoms of major depression, an analysis of previous studies found on Wednesday. St. John's Wort extracts tested in the ...
Psychology Today

St. John’s Wort: Good for the Mind and Heart

It seems a common worry in the world of conventional medicine that the herbs can cause harm, and negatively interact with prescribed medications. Certainly, there are legitimate reasons for concern, ...
Medscape

St. John's Wort Increases Metabolism Via CYP 3A4

Sept. 16, 2003 — St. John's wort increases metabolism via the cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme system 3A4, according to the results of a study published in the Sept. 17 issue of The Journal of the ...
ABC News

St. John's Wort Doesn't Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Jan. 8 -- THURSDAY, Jan. 7 (HealthDay News) -- The popular herbal supplement St. John's wort does not appear to relieve the pain and discomfort that accompanies irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new ...
WRAL

Study: St. John's Wort Not Effective In Treating Depression

If you take St. John's wort to help fight off depression, there is some "depressing" news for you. Even though Americans spend more than $200 million a year on it, a new study said the herbal ...