Hippocrates and Dioscorides first documented the use of hypericum in the fifth century BC. Believing it would release evil spirits from the body that caused symptoms of depression, neurosis and ...

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The plant St John's wort has both antidepressant properties and antioxidants that could help reduce the neuronal degeneration caused by Parkinson's disease, according to researchers. A research team ...

Some research shows St. John’s wort can help treat depression and other medical conditions, but experts warn there are some downsides to this herbal supplement. St. John’s wort is natural. It’s an ...

The herbal supplement St. John's wort is no more effective at treating moderately severe depression than a placebo is, according to a new study. The findings, published today in the Journal of the ...

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, ...

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