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St. John's Wort
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ST. JOHNS WORT
Hypericum perforatum
Liquid extract of fresh flowering & budding tops. |
Actions: Increases life and potentiates
effects of neurotransmitters. Nerve tonic; mild sedative and antidepressant.
Antiviral against HIV and hepatitis C. Vulnerary (especially to inflamed
or injured nerves).
Uses: Nervous debility, anxiety and mental depression;
anorexia. Nerve injury, inflammation and pain: brain concussion, shock
or injury of spine or soreness of spinal area; sciatica; multiple sclerosis;
shingles (taken internally and topically). Topically to treat trauma
soreness, wounds, bruises, contusions and shingles.
Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 5 times per day. Topically
apply full-strength extract if well tolerated, or dilute with 1 or 2
parts water.
Cautions: Avoid intense or prolonged exposure to sunlight
or ultraviolet light while taking St. John's Wort extract.
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