Nervous System
St. John's wort
Hypericum perforatum
A yellow-flowered herb with strong evidence for mild to moderate depression, but a long list of serious drug interactions makes it the most caution-requiring herb in common use.
Helps with
- Strong Evidence For Mild To Moderate Depression
- Comparable To Standard Antidepressants In Some Trials
- Modulates Serotonin, Dopamine, And Norepinephrine
- Provides Antioxidant Flavonoids
Note Major drug interaction warning — induces CYP3A4 enzyme Note Reduces effectiveness of birth control pills