Question 1

what is st. john's wort oil used for?

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Depression: St johns wort is sometimes used for  depression & anxiety.

Question 2

what are the ingredients of st. johns wort?

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Hypericum perforatum: which is a flowering plant.

Question 3

is there a cyp450 inducer stronger than st john's wort?

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Depends: There are many subtypes of cyp, and each can be induced by different things. Induction is not always beneficial, as too fast phase 1 detox can produce toxic metabolites faster than phase 2 detox can get rid of them.

Question 4

tell me about st. john's wort?

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Essentially an SSRI: Active ingredient of st. John's wort essentially works like an ssri (selective serotonergic reuptake inhibitor), examples of which include prozac, paxil, (paroxetine) zoloft. Side-effects are also similar to other ssri's, including risk of drug-drug interactions.

Question 5

how does st. john's wort work?

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St. John's Wort: The active constituents in st. John's wort -- hypericin and hyperforin -- appear to modulate the effects of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, and may inhibit reuptake of these neurotransmitters.  The serotonin activities are thought to be the most important in in working with depression. Hyperforin also induces some cyp450 enzymes, leading to reduced concentrations of certain drugs.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: st. john's wort?

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See below: St john's wort is the plant species hypericum perforatum, and is also known as tipton's weed, rosin rose, goatweed, chase-devil, or klamath weed.
St john's wort is widely known as an herbal treatment for depression. In some countries, such as germany, it is commonly prescribed for mild depression, especially in children and adolescents.

Question 7

can the medicine st johns wort work?

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Depends: At johns wort is not a medicine, it is a supplement. It has shown to improve depression in people with mild depression. Please see a psychiatrist for further evaluation of your depression and appropriate treatment.

Question 8

what happens if i take st johns wort?

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Antidepressant: However, do not take St. John's wort without medical advice.

Question 9

can st. john's wort make my head itch?

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St john's wort: Itching skin is a side effect of the herb. In addition it is sun sensitive and may be affected if you dont wea a hat.

Question 10

what amount st. johns wort is too much?

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900mg/d =usual dose: Many studies of St Johns Wort have examined doses of around 300 mg three times daily.  (www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/329.html)
There is a report of potential for overdose (www.drugs.com/npp/st-john-s-wort.html).  
As a rule of thumb, if a product is intended to effect the brain and body, then some caution is prudent, whether available over-the-counter or by prescription only.

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