St. Johns Wort for Anxiety

[Tink70]

Hi - new to this forum group!  Diagnosed with GAD in 2005.  I was wondering if anyone has ever tried St. Johns Wort (either the tea or the supplements) for treatment of their anxiety and/or mild depression.
Thanks
Hope all goes well....

[Jerzeegal]

Sorry not sure what the percentages of the two were and this was quite a few years ago.

[Tink70]

Read it - loved it - responded!
Thanks

[Tink70]

Did he try the tea or the pills and do you know what the percentage of hypercium and hyperforium was?
Thanks

[Jerzeegal]

Hiya Tink,

My son tried St Johns wort for his anxiety/depression and it wasn't very effective for him. Everyone is different as we all respond differently to mainstream medications as well. I would be careful taking herb supplements if you are on any other type of medication unless you check with your doctor... pharmacist... nutritionist or herbalist.

Regards,
Jerz

[JSGeare]

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[Tink70]

Are you writing the journal on this site?

[JSGeare]

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