St. John's Wort
About the herb St. John's Wort as an alternative treatment for depression.
Ask Your Guide: Mixing St. John's Wort with Prescription Antidepressants
Will I have an adverse reaction if I mix St. John's Wort with Zoloft?
Best Brand of St. John's Wort
I'm sure there are other good brands out there, but GNC Herbal Plus is the only one I feel comfortable with recommending. I have trusted it for years with my own mental health because it's consistent in potency from one bottle to the next, the price is good and I like having the different formulations to choose from.
How Do I Use St. John's Wort?
Q: How do I use St. John's Wort?
Hypericum and Depression Homepage
This site contains the complete text of the best-selling book "Hypericum and Depression", by Peter McWilliams. Also includes a Hypericum and depression discussion forum.
If It Ain't Broke...
Are you considering trying a new med or supplement for your depression? Wise advise from a reader finally sinks in when a trial on 5-HTP leaves me depressed after doing well on St. John's Wort.
Is It True That Herbs May Not Be As Potent As Their Labels Claim?
Q: Is it true that herbals may not be as potent as their labels claim?
Is St. John's Wort Safe During Pregnancy?
Q: Is St. John's Wort a safe alternative to prescription medications during pregnancy?
Is St. Johns Wort Appropriate for Treating Your Child’s Depression?
This article examines whether or not St. John's Wort is appropriate for treating child depression. More research is needed to determine if St. John's Wort is effective in treating child depression. The side effects and medication interactions of St. John's Wort are discussed. Parents should always discuss St. John's Wort with a physician before...
Medical Herbs FAQ
The text is a little hard on the eyes, but there's a wealth of information here about St. John's Wort and other herbals used to treat depression and anxiety. This is one I would recommend printing out for future reference if you're interested in medical herbs.
Prozac and St. John's Wort
Can Prozac be safely mixed with St. John's Wort?
St. John's Wort and other Phototoxins
About sun-senstivity that may result from use of St. John's Wort.
St. John's Wort and Photosensitivity
Q: Is it true that I should avoid the sun if I am taking St. John's Wort?
St. John's Wort Drug Interactions
Q: I've heard that St. John's Wort can interact with certain prescription drugs. What can you tell me about this?
St. John's Wort Revisited
Everything I've learned in my two years of using St. John's Wort about side effects, safety, and effectively using it to control depression. From your About.com Guide to Depression.
Taking the hype out of Hypericum
St. John's Wort has been touted as the safe, all-natural alternative to Prozac. This article addresses side effects, risks, and safe usage guidelines for this popular herbal remedy. From your About.com Guide to Depression.
Using St. John's Wort with Other Antidepressants
Hyla Cass, MD comments. Excerpted from St. John's Wort: Nature's Blues Buster.
What Is St. John's Wort?
What is St. John's wort? Is it a safe and effective treatment for depression?
What Is the Proper Dose of St. John's Wort?
Q: What is the proper dose of St. John's Wort?
Zoloft and St. John's Wort
Can Zoloft and St. John's Wort be mixed safely?
