Question 1

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 2

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

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

what are the ingredients of st. johns wort?

Accepted Answer

Hypericum perforatum: which is a flowering plant.

Question 7

can you die when overdosing on st john wort.?

Accepted Answer

Don't try: It's one of the best, if not the most useful, of the herbals. The great concern is that it might contribute to serotonin syndrome especially if combined with other things such as other antidepressants, meperidine, and/or cocaine. No deaths yet, but you don't want to be the first.

Question 8

can i take st john's wort with omeperazole tablets?

Accepted Answer

Might reduce benefit: St. John's wort interacts with over 600 different drugs! it can increase the rate your liver metabolizes Omeprazole & thus might lower its levels, reducing  effectiveness, but may not reduce it very much. I don't know why you are taking Omeprazole but i'm not a big fan of using it for very long- it can cause serious problems! see http://www.Naturalnews.Com/036336_ppis_acid_reflux_side_effects.Html.

Question 9

what's the safety profile, benefit of st. johns wort?

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St. johns wort: Is supplement with mood elevating actions. Safety not fully evaluated since it is not prescription remedy and fda control not mandated.

Question 10

please help, how much of st johns wort should i take?

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St. John's Wort: If feeling depressed and this is ongoing, you should first have this evaluated by your primary care physician or a psychiatrist.  Mild to moderate depression may respond to st. John's wort  300mg tid.  The brand you pick should be standardized to 3% hypericin and 2-5% hyperforin as well.  If suicidal thoughts, please work with your doctor and do not limit yourself to st. John's wort.

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