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When to Avoid St John's Wort

The herbal remedy, St. John’s Wort, is not for everyone. People who are currently taking the supplement, or planning to should ask their doctor if it’s right for them. What is St. John’s Wort St. John’s Wort is a bright yellow plant and was said to have gotten its name because the flowers are to bloom around June 24, the birthday of St. John the Baptists. The word “Wort” means plant in Old English. The active ingredient in St. John’s Wort extracts is hypericim. Hypericim has been found to have antidepressant effects on a person which is why it is commonly prescribed for people suffering from mild to moderate levels of depression. Many people consider St. John’s Wort to be a ayurvedic medicine for anxiety because it is an herbal plant. St John’s Wort Side Effects The St. John’s Wort Side Effects include dry mouth, dizziness, and diarrhea, and nausea, sensitivity to the sun, fatigue, insomnia, vivid dreams, headaches and sexual problems due to a decreased sex drive. For as long as you are taking the supplement expect to experience any of these St. John’s Wort side effects. Side effects can be more serious if you choose to mix MDMA-also referred to as Extasy with the supplement. Many are under the what impact does serotonin have against adrenaline that St. John’s Wort MDMA mixture will mean a more potent high. However that is not that case; St. John’s Wort MDMA is a bad idea because St. John’s Wort naturally increases levels of ...

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