Articles for tag: St John, St Johns Wort, Wort

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Top 10 Uses for St. John’s Wort

St. John’s Wort is simply an herb that was created to treat depression, but what you don’t realize is that this aromatic plant has more values than one. Commonly known as Chase Devil, St. John’s Wort has proved to be highly effective in treating an array of problematic health issues that vary tangibly (wounds, burns ...

What Are the Risks and Side Effects of St. John’s Wort Supplements?

Depression is a difficult condition to deal with and, unfortunately, many of the prescription medications used to treat it have a variety of undesirable side effects. Because of the serious risks associated with using prescription anti-depressants, more people are turning to natural remedies such as St. John’s wort to help relieve their symptoms. Unfortunately, natural ...

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Health Benefits of St. John’s Wort

St. John’s Wort is a perennial plant that grows in many parts of the world including northern California, southern Oregon and Colorado. Wort” is an old English word for an herb or plant. Its scientific name is Hypericum perforatum. It was believed to bloom on the birth day of St. John the Baptist, June 24th, ...

St. John’s Wort for ADHD – Does it Work?

ADHD is a relatively common diagnosis marked by hyperactivity, behavior problems, and inability to focus or complete a task. It’s thought that up to five percent of children suffer from ADHD with boys being more commonly affected than girls. No one knows exactly what causes this disorder although environmental toxins and a genetic predisposition have ...

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Medicine Review: Pills that Make You Feel Good?

Jet-Alert Caffeine Pills I use Jet-Alert, a caffeine pill market by Bell Pharmaceuticals, to perk me up or stay awake for a little longer each night. I purchased them at the local Wal-Mart, and for a mere $2.99 for 100 pills, they were quite the bargain. Each pill contains 200 mg of caffeine, which is ...

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Does St. John’s Wort Work for Anxiety?

St. John’s wort is one of the world’s most well-known medicinal herbs. It effectively combats symptoms of mild to moderate depression in the vast majority of people, and it produces fewer side effects than conventional treatments such as serotonin-selective reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications. Although much more known for its use as a depression treatment, St. ...

Cure Stomach Virus Fast and Naturally!

This one herb will stop the symptoms of a stomach virus in a couple of hours. In fact, St. Johns Wort tincture will work for most stomach related complaints caused by viruses, food poisoning or overindulgence in wrong foods. As with any herbal remedy, you need to exercise caution and seek medical advice if symptoms ...