HYPERICUM

Also known as:	St John's Wart
Uses:	Depression, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Shingles.
Description:	This herb is the traditional remedy for depression.  It is commonly found in temperate countries and has recently gained immense popularity as a herb used in healthcare.
How it works:	There is little doubt that Hyopericum works by influencing the neurotransmitters in the brain.  The substances responsible for this action are now kown to be Hypericum and more recently, Hyperforin.  However, it is widely accepted that the action of the herb cannot be assigned to a specific constituent but is rather the balanced effect of all the substances within the plant. Hypericum has also been found to contain flavonoids which possess analgesic action in those suffering with neuralgia - the most common of which is sciantca.
When to avoid:	Please check with your doctor/pharmacist or healthcare practitioner if you are taking prescribed medicines as Hypericum may affect the way they work.

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