St John´s Wort

Is St. John´s Wort a saint? Lots has been touted in recent times about St. John´s Wort - but the reality is that St. John´s Wort is a toxic plant. In miniscule doses, it *may* calm, but I´ve seen concoctions for aromatherapy, topical applications, and *many* different dosages of the "active" agent (hypernicum) for internal use. Since St. John´s Wort
is not a regulated substance (yet) there is no standard for use.

There are safer natural substance such as hops or lavender that calm and soothe - and there is no such thing as a magic bullet. Since St. John´s Wort is said to be "natural Prozac", the need for this should
be evaluated by a professional, not self-prescribed.

Balance should be sought from within.