Category Archives: St John’s Wort

Citrus Aurantium, St John’s Wort and Caffeine for Weight Loss

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Herbal treatments for weight loss have been shown to be effective when given in certain combinations or when taken as part of a healthy lifestyle. Citrus autanteum in one herb that has shown promise as a weight loss supplement because … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Supplements for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a form of anxiety characterised by obsessive behaviour. A number of supplements have been investigated as possible treatments for this disorder, and many have been found to be beneficial. Here is a list of some of … Continue reading →

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Antidepressant Herbs as Antioxidants

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington

A number of herbs are known for their antidepressant effects. Three popular herbal supplements that have this antidepressant effect are St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum), Ginkgo biloba and Apocynum venetum (Luobuma or sword-leaf dogbane). The antidepressant effects of these herbs … Continue reading →

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Hypercum perferatum (St John’s Wort): The Importance of Flavonoids

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington

St John’s Wort is known to be beneficial at treating mood disorders, particularly mild to moderate depression. Evidence suggests that St John’s Wort acts as an antidepressant by increasing brain levels of serotonin. Some of this effects may be due … Continue reading →

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How Do Herbs Protect From Mood Disorders?

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Mood disorders are becoming increasingly common in Western nations due to the constant stress that the general populace lives under. In the developing World the main stress is that of a physical nature, and this is more easily adaptable to … Continue reading →

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Depression with Anxiety: St John’s Wort and Valerian

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Depression and anxiety are often experienced independent of one another. However, it is possible to experience both at the same time to different degrees. Such comorbid expression of depression and anxiety can be highly debilitating, and such a state is … Continue reading →

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St John’s Wort in Moderate to Severe Depression

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Robert Barrington

St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) extract has been shown to be a beneficial herb for the treatment of mild to moderate depression. In this regard it outperforms a placebo and has shown to be as effective as tricyclic antidepressants and … Continue reading →

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St John’s Wort and Kava: Depression and Anxiety

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Depression and Anxiety are increasingly prevalent in Western society. Depression is characterised by a continual negative outlook in life that impinges on the ability to perform normally within society. Anxiety is slightly different in that it is characterised by feelings … Continue reading →

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St John’s Wort: An Effective Antidepressant

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Robert Barrington

St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering plant that grows throughout much of the World including Europe, North America and parts of Asia. St John’s Wort is of interest nutritionally and medicinally because evidence suggests that it possesses a … Continue reading →

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