Fibromyalgia Supplement: St. John’s Wort Tincture
The flower and leaves of this ancient herb is used to make medicine since the time of Hippocrates. At low doses, it is used to treat mild to moderate depression and to alleviate its other symptoms like insomnia and anxiety. St. John’s Wort carries two acting agents, Hypericin and Hyperforin which helps to regulate mood by affecting the activities in the nervous system. However, St. John's Wort is incompatible with many drugs and has to be taken with care. Large doses and long term usage can also cause many side effects such as sensitivity to sun, rashes, sleeplessness, anxiety, headache, stomach upset etc. It is important to consult a qualified personnel for opinion and prescription.
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