Category Archives: St John’s Wort

St John’s Wort

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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A Word on Traditional Herbalism Versus Modern Pharmacology

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Robert Barrington

There are roughly half a million species of plant in the World, and of these around 5 % have been studied in the laboratory. Of this small number less than 1000 medicinally useful substances have been identified and isolated. Healing … Continue reading →

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St John’s Wort For Mental Health

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Robert Barrington

St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a perennial herb of the Hypericaceae family that has been used medicinally for centuries to treat mental health. In particular St John’s wort appears effective at treating mild depression and anxiety. In Germany St … Continue reading →

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