Hypericum Perforatum
Aerial parts
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Side effects can be experienced, such as fatigue, stomach upsets, headaches. Do not use tanning beds if taking for a long period of time.Not to be taken together with the contraceptive pill, anti-epilepsy treatments, 5-htp, and a number of other medications including anti-depressants. If you are taking any medication consult your doctor before starting St John's Wort. It should not be taken together with foods that contain tyramine i.e. cheese, red wine, preserved meats and yeast extracts. This is due to a MAO inhibition effect.
SUGGESTED DOSAGE
St Johns Wort Herbal Tincture
Extraction Ratio 1:1.33
Alcohol Vol. 66%
Made from Fresh Herb
Take 2-4 mls up to 3 times a day.
or as recommended by a herbal practitioner.
St Johns Wort cut leaf
1-2 teasp cut herb per 1 cup of boiling water up to 3 times a day.
or as recommended by a herbal practitioner.
Organic St John's Wort herbal Herbal Powder
1-2 grams up to 3 times a day
or as recommended by a herbal practitioner.
See Using the herbs at the bottom of this page.
