St. John’s Wort. Effective In Curing Depression!

July 14, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
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St. John’s Wort

A Natural Remedy for Depression

St John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) is a perennial flowering plant widely known for its antidepressant qualities. St. John’s Wort is used extensively by European physicians in the treatment of depression.

Since approximately 38 million Americans suffer from depression in a given year from many different causes, St. John’s Wort is attracting attention as a safe alternative to the prescription medications that are being prescribed now.

Two compounds, hypericin and hyperforin, give St. John’s Wort its ability to support moods and counteract feelings of depression. St. John’s Wort also contains various flavonoids and proanthoclanidin polymers. These compounds inhibit the breakdown of neurotransmitters, including serotonin.

St. John Wort specifically inhibits the enzyme, catechol-O-methyltransferase which is known to degrade certain neurotransmitters like dopamine. St. John’s Wort is also known to reduce the expression of interlevkin-6 and gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) uptake. These actions contribute to alleviating depression by slowing the recycling process of neurotransmitters needed for maintaining emotional balance.

Saint John’s Wort has been shown to help:

Relieve mild to moderate depression. It also aids in the treatment of SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, which is a type of depression that is linked to the shortage of daylight in the winter and fall.

_ Control certain PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and fibromyalgia symptoms.

_ Ease anxiety, stress and chronic pain.

_ Ward off infections.

_ Increase energy levels.

_ Control appetite and promote weight loss.

_ Improve sleep patterns in older people.

_ Inhibit the replication of several viruses, including HIV, the herpes complex and the virus that causes mononucleosis.

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