What is St. John’s Wort Extract?

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a plant used in herbal medicine. A shrubby perennial plant with bright yellow flowers, St. John's wort was named because the flowers were said to bloom for the first time around June 24, the birthday of St. John the Baptist. The word "wort" means "plant" in Old English.

St. John’s wort Extract has long been used as a folk remedy for emotional disorders.

It was once thought to rid the body of evil spirits. An oil made from St. John’s wort Extract has also been used for wound healing and for a variety of other conditions.

What is the Uses for St. John’s Wort Extract?

In alternative medicine, St. John’s Wort Extract is said to help with the following health concerns:

Depression
Menopausal symptoms
Wound healing
Anxiety 
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Herpes simplex
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Premenstrual syndrome
Seasonal affective disorder
Smoking cessation
Social phobia

Social anxiety disorder

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