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\"\"<\/a>A shrub with showy bright yellow flowers that smell like balsam or turpentine.<\/p>\n

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A flowering medicinal herb used to treat insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Available at pharmacies.<\/p>\n

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An herbal medication not approved by the food and drug administration (FDA) but used by individuals to treat anxiety and depression. The above-ground parts of the hypericum perforatum, a perennial plant found throughout europe, asia, northern africa, australia, and new zealand. At the start of the flowering season, the plant is cut and dried quickly, to extract hypericin, the active ingredient. Controlled clinical trials in the united states have not found st. John\u2019s wort to be effective in treating depression.<\/p>\n

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Noted for its calming effect; valuable for nervous disorders such as insomnia, depression and bed-wetting. The oil has remarkable soothing and healing action when rubbed into painful joints and strained muscles. Bright yellow flowers.<\/p>\n

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An herbal solution sourced from the HYPERICUM PERFORATUM plant. Tablets, capsules, or orally consumed infusions derived from this plant are proficient in addressing mild depression. St. John’s wort is also applied in creams to alleviate burns, wounds, and joint issues. It does, however, interact with a diverse array of other medications. Thus, the use of St. John’s wort preparations should only take place after consulting with a doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n

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