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ST. John'S Wort - Hypericum Perforatum - Oral

Monograph
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single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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

Accepted Names (French)

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Herbe de la St-Jean(common)Hypericum(common)Millepertuis(common)Millepertuis commun(common)Hypericum perforatum(proper)

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

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • (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

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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 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

Ingredients Covered

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