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Does St. John's Wort Help Cure Depression?

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Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017
Question: Please give me info on St John's Wort for mild to moderate depression!
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
St John's wort is safe to use

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM.

I can understand your concern. St John's wort is a natural supplement and has great efficacy in depressive disorder and anxiety.

Avoid using any other serotonergic drug while in the supplement this will prevent serotonin sundrome.

Take The supplement after meals.

Thanks and Take care.

If you have more doubts then you are welcome to ask in follow up.
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Does St. John's Wort Help Cure Depression?

Brief Answer: St John's wort is safe to use Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. St John's wort is a natural supplement and has great efficacy in depressive disorder and anxiety. Avoid using any other serotonergic drug while in the supplement this will prevent serotonin sundrome. Take The supplement after meals. Thanks and Take care. If you have more doubts then you are welcome to ask in follow up.