Be on the Lookout for Interactions With St. John’s Wort

December 2023

Questions often come up about whether St. John’s wort works for depression or other uses.

St. John’s wort is derived from a European plant. It is so named because it begins to flower near the date of St. John the Baptist’s feast.

Effectiveness. Explain that oral St. John’s wort extract is likely effective for mild or moderate depression.

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