ST John’s Wort

Derived from a flowering plant known as Hypericum perforatum, St. John’s wort is a herb people commonly use as a part of alternative medicine to treat depression, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD).

The plant contains hypericin, which is believed as the source of the herb’s efficacy. Though its exact mechanism is unclear, the herb may act similarly to certain types of antidepressants by increasing the availability of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, & norepinephrine in the brain.

• May help treat mild depression, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD)s