St. John's Wort is a bushy plant native mainly to Europe and the western United States. It has been used as an herbal remedy since the Middle Ages. It was named after St. John the Baptist, and was originally believed to have magical powers to protect one from evil.
St. John's Wort is best known as a mood elevator, often used as a mild anti-depressant, and has no reported side effects that antidepressant prescription drugs tend to have. In addition to mild depression, St. John's Wort has been shown to be effective in treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD) which is a kind of depression normally associated with the winter months where daylight is of limited duration. St. John's Wort should not be used in combination with other antidepressant drugs.
St. John's Wort also has antiviral and antibacterial properties, so effective that it is being investigated as a treatment for AIDS.
St. John's Wort is known to repair nerve damage and reduce pain and inflammation. It helps sooth the digestive system and is effective for relief of menstrual cramps, sciatica, and arthritis. It is also used to treat ulcers, gastritis, diarrhea and nausea, incontinence in adults, and bedwetting in children. St. John's Wort can be used externally as a disinfectant for cuts, and applied to sprains, bruises, and varicose veins.
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