The benefits of St. John’s Wort for depression
September 19, 2007 – 12:03 pmThere are so many cases of depression in the U.S. but what is unfortunate is the fact that so many people just do not want to seek treatment for it. Diseases of the mind still have a stigma attached to them, more out of ignorance and the fact that medical knowledge has not yet uncovered the secrets of the mind than anything else. What is fortunate, however, is the growing awareness of alternate therapies and medicines to treat this disease. St. John’s Wort is one herb that has proved very beneficial in this area and the best part is that it treats both depression and anxiety without the need for drugs which come with their own side effects. St. John’s Wort is a great mood elevator and so many who have taken it are thrilled with the results. The botanical name for St. John’s Wort is Hypericum perforatum and the name ...
