What is St. John's Wort?
Category: Supplements
Most popular types: St John's Wort 2700 Rebalance St. John's Wort Homeolab Arnica Plus Muscle and Joint Pain Symptom Relief
St. John's wort, hypericum perforatum, is generally is used for depression, seasonal affective disorder, and anxiety. Products currently are standardized based on hypericin content, although the hyperforin and bioflavonoid contents are also believed responsible for activity.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | 69 | 53 | |
| Anxious mood | 21 | 9 | |
| General health | 14 | 7 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 8 | 6 | |
| Mood swings | 4 | 4 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 16 | |
| None | 63 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with St. John's Wort
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Sleepiness | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Brain fog | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking St. John's Wort
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 25 | |
| Other | 21 | |
| Doctor's advice | 16 | |
| Personal research | 12 | |
| Side effects too severe | 8 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 5 | |
| Expense | 2 |
Duration
Stopped taking St. John's Wort
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 14 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 20 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 14 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 10 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 4 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking St. John's Wort and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin (Lyrica) | 1 |
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