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Hypericum perforatum

368licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Liquid, Tablet +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • (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

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These 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

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Mood balance; Sleep disturbances
600–1800 milligramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Restlessness/nervousness
2–12.6 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_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

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Goatweed(common)Hypericum(common)St. John's wort(common)St. John's-wort(common)Hypericum perforatum

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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300 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

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