St John's Wort
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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.
