ST. John'S Wort - Hypericum Perforatum - Oral
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single · Oral
Accepted Names (English)
5Goatweed(common)Hypericum(common)St. John's wort(common)St. John's-wort(common)Hypericum perforatum(proper)
Accepted Names (French)
5Herbe de la St-Jean(common)Hypericum(common)Millepertuis(common)Millepertuis commun(common)Hypericum perforatum(proper)
Approved 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
Approved Health Claims (Français)
3- (Utilisé en phytothérapie pour) aide(r) à promouvoir un bon équilibre de l'humeur
- (Utilisé en phytothérapie pour) aide(r) à soulager les troubles du sommeil qui accompagnent les déséquilibres de l'humeur
- Utilisé (traditionnellement) en phytothérapie pour aider à soulager l'agitation et/ou la nervosité (nervin/calmant)
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
9adverse_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 before use if you have a psychological disorder such as anxiety or depressionApplies to: Healthy mood balance
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
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