What is Wort St. John's Wort?

st. John's Wort ( hypericum perforatum ) is a herb used to treat mild to medium depression. It is available in the form of a pill such as infusion, in the form of a liquid extract and as a tincture. Its effectiveness is a matter of some debate, but many studies conducted in the United States and Germany have shown that it is effective in the treatment of mild depression and is commonly banned in Germany. However, she turned out to be ineffective against severe depression and dysthymia. It has small yellow flowers and perforation leaves characterized by small holes. The herb is grown commercially, but it is also pests in many areas, because it can be poisonous for livestock if it is consumed in sufficient quantities. When animals eat a lot, it can cause effects including restlessness, mania, skin and lesion, depression, abortions and hypersensitivity to water and/or light. It can also push out the desired vegetation from the ecosystem by overtaking its niche.

st. John's Wort has a long history as a medicinal plant, although not always depressed. Different types of hypericum have been used healing in ancient Greece and America since the arrival of Europeans. The native Americans used it locally as an astringent, antiseptic and anti -inflammatory and internally to induce abortions. Because of this feature of Wort St. Jana may be the herb to have adverse effects on the user's fertility and may disrupt the birth rate control. The herb also has various uses in a homeopathic drug.

Generally has Wort St. Jana much lower incidence of side effects than commercial antidepressants. Its documented side effects include disorientation, dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal anxiety, sedation and the above -mentioned reproductive side effects. The herb can also cause sensitivity to photography or sensitivity to light in humans and animals, but this effect is rare.