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St John's Wort Effective in Dealing with Depression

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A study has shown that St. John’s wort is as effective as antidepressants in the treatment of depression with fewer side effects than antidepressant drugs.

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Review Supports Efficacy of St. John’s Wort for Depression http://t.co/i49i4jOV

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NIMH · For Minor Depression, Study Shows No Benefit Over Placebo from St. John’s Wort, Citalopram

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Does it work? Can saffron help depression? - The Irish Times - Tue, Jun 14, 2011

irishtimes.com — “BACKGROUND:Depression ranks among one of the five most common illnesses in the world. It is expected to be the second-leading cause of disability by 2020. While pharmaceutical treatments are commonly used, each has its limitations and side effects. Many have turned to herbal remedies as a more “natural” way of treating depression. St John’s wort has been shown to be effective, but it also has adverse effects especially when taken with other medications.View full resource at irishtimes.com

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insomnialand.com — “According toProfessorGeorge Lewith, St John’s Wort is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for mild to moderate depression – despite studies to the contrary. Of course, you shouldn’t ‘treat’ yourself for depression without speaking to a doctor first, but St John’sView full resource at insomnialand.com

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herbal-properties.suite101.com — “St John's Wort can be used as an effective natural treatment for depression; however, clinical trials have shown that it is ineffective in treating anxiety.View full resource at herbal-properties.suite101.com

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ihealthtube.com — “Mark Blumenthal looks at how people dismiss st. john's wort as being effective due to a couple of studies that showed negative results. He explains how there are more studies for the product with positive results and how the product is showing to help with mild to moderate depression.View full resource at ihealthtube.com

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