Saint Johns Wort For Depression
While some people find help for
symptoms
of
depression by taking prescription depression medications, others are
looking
for natural cures for
depression. Fortunately,
many people are able to
significantly reduce or even
eliminate symptoms of depression through natural depression
treatments. Herbs
for depression are growing in popularity. It
is important
to consult with a
medical professional, but more and more M.D.s (and
of course natural paths) support natural treatments for depression.
The
natural depression supplement with the strongest evidence
from research is Saint Johns Wort. More than
twenty studies have shown that this natural supplement relieves
depression. Some studies suggest that it is as effective as prescription
antidepressants (including Paxil® and Prozac®), but
with few side effects. This is why of
all the
herbs for healing depression Saint John’s
Wort is the
most widely known. Prescribed by doctors in Europe for many
years, it is seen as largely safe and very effective in many cases.
Recommended dosage of Saint Johns Wort
Some recommend a good starting dose of
Saint
Johns Wort is around
600-900mg daily and
increasing to 900-1800mg per day if necessary. Others suggest less. It
is recommended that
you research carefully to make sure you are taking the dosage
of Saint Johns Wart that is right for you. Also,
speak with a medical professional supportive of natural remedies for depression.
Remember,
as with most depression treatments, Saint Johns Wort usually
takes at
least three weeks to
begin to take effect. it may not produce its full effects for a month
or two.
One
last
warning about using Saint
Johns Wort for depression. It can cause photo-sensitivit- a temporary condition in which the skin
becomes more sensitive and reactive to
the
sun. Some people
taking Saint
Johns Wort to help
depression, especially
those with fair skin, find that even with sun screen the
photosensitivity is
too strong. However,
most people don't find this to be a significant problem.
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