Hypericum perforatum
368licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Liquid, Tablet +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
3- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (nervine/calmative)
- (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) promote healthy mood balance
- (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) relieve sleep disturbances associated with mood imbalance
Conditions Requiring Product Details
1These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Hypericum perforatum until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a psychological disorder such as anxiety or depressionST. JOHN'S WORT - HYPERICUM PERFORATUM - Oral · Healthy mood balance
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Mood balance; Sleep disturbances | 600–1800 milligrams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Restlessness/nervousness | 2–12.6 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
8adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience muscle rigidity or contractions, tremors, agitation/confusion, increased heart rate, or hypersensitivity/allergy
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience mild gastrointestinal disturbances, restlessness, and/or headaches
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking seizure medications, antihistamines, bronchodilators, muscle relaxants and/or opiatesApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet light (UV) or UV therapyApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product exercise caution if you drive or use machinery as you may experience drowsinessApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you are taking antidepressants, anxiolytics, anti-cancer, cardiovascular, contraceptive medications, blood thinners, anti-HIV agents and/or medications to suppress the immune system
Alternative Names
5Goatweed(common)Hypericum(common)St. John's wort(common)St. John's-wort(common)Hypericum perforatum
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
10300 mg48 licensed products
0 44 licensed products
6 X35 licensed products
50 mg26 licensed products
3 X21 licensed products
200 mg18 licensed products
100 mg16 licensed products
6 D13 licensed products
5 CH12 licensed products
250 milligrams12 licensed products
Related Ingredients
8HypericumShared monographArnica montanaCo-occurs in 56 productsST. JOHN'S WORT - HYPERICUM PERFORATUM - OralCovers this ingredientCalendula officinalisCo-occurs in 46 productsAconitum napellusCo-occurs in 34 productsSymphytum officinaleCo-occurs in 33 productsBellis perennisCo-occurs in 32 productsSt. John's-wortShared monograph
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