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A member asked:
Are there any herbal medications that can treat depression and/or ocd?
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Yes: St. Johns wort can treat depression but there is a problem. You can never depend that the strength of the herb is what is reported on the box. There are no controls. Nothing that I am aware of helps ocd, except ssri's and psychosurgery!
Answered 10/4/2016
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Herbs: Also l-tryptophane & same, but with all herbs, results are mixed and benefits at best are minimal.
Answered 10/3/2016
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St. John's Wort: St. John's wort 300 mg taken 3 times a day has long been recognized as a natural treaent for depression. Other natural remedies include 5-htp 200-300mg taken 1-3 times a day. Try taking this at night, initially. Then increase the number of times taken during the day as needed. Also, regular exercise, meditation, and getting at least 8 hours of sleep have been proven to be extremely helpful.
Answered 9/14/2015
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