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St. John’s wort is a perennial herb that grows in the wild in its native European lands. However, due to its rising popularity in homeopathic medicine, many supplement manufacturers now cultivate St. John’s wort all around the world. Depending on the country, St. John’s wort may also be known as “goat weed,” or “rosin rose.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. John\u2019s wort flowers in the summer season, producing tiny yellow flowers that provide a significant effect on the chemical, hormonal, and physical behavior of the human body. St. John\u2019s wort is one of the few natural herbal remedies extensively studied by medicinal science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, many doctors may recommend that patients use St. John\u2019s wort to treat inflammation, nervous system disorders, and skin issues. You can purchase St. John\u2019s wort from your health retailer, with the herb available in raw form, powder capsules, and tincture concentrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are eight impressive health benefits of St. John\u2019s wort.
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1.    Prevent Depression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

St. John’s wort is known for its anti-depressant nature. In the past, it has been used to treat and relieve symptoms of depression<\/a>. It’s now leading a new generation natural OTC medication for the treatment of the disorder, and it’s fast becoming the favorite natural remedy doctors, and psychiatrists prescribe to their patients. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conventional treatment for depression is the administration of antidepressant medication, such as SSRI’s. There’s much misinformation about antidepressants, and medical science still does not fully understand the effects of these drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a person experiences moderate and or severe depression, doctors and psychologists tend to prescribe SSRIs or anti-psychotics. Some physicians are changing their therapy treatments for a more natural approach to treating this mental health disorder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have bipolar or psychosis, it’s critical you listen to your doctor or psychologist and follow your medication schedule, but you can take St John\u2019s wort under their direction as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

St John wort contains a rare combination of polyphenol antioxidants that act on the nervous system and neurological pathways in the same manner as antidepressant compounds.  The delay or inhibit certain neurotransmitters including dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.
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2.     Relieve Stress and Anxiety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you know the phrases, “chill out, find your happy place, let it go, it could be worse,” and so on? \u00a0Living life, we are flooded with information on how to cope and manage our feelings. Emotions like stress, panic, anxiety<\/a>, fear, anger and of course depression – take their toll on our mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the symptoms of stress and anxiety are excessive and persistent worry that occur during everyday situations. Rapid heart-rate, elevated respiration, excessive sweating and feelings of fatigue may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress can be normal in stressful situations such as public speaking or taking a test. Anxiety is only an indicator of underlying mental health disorder when these feelings become excessive, all-consuming, and interfere with activities and engagements in daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. John’s wort’s health benefits go far beyond depression.  The herb has a use for controlling the effects of mood swings, as well as managing the impact of anxiety. However, it also helps to regulate the hormonal balance in the body, enhance metabolic function, and get the circadian rhythms back in sync. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The herb helps with soothing the symptoms of irritability, sleeplessness and chronic fatigue, associated with traveling or working long hours at the office.  Eliminating chronic stress hormones from the body improves our overall health and cognitive functions, as excessive stress hormones can affect the normal function of various organs in the body.
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3.    Balance Mood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are two distinct periods of female sexual health that can be challenging in terms of mood swings, pre-menstrual syndrome, and menopause<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. John’s wort is recommended for women in both these phases of menstruation. The polyphenol antioxidants reduce symptoms of anxiety and mood swings during menopause in women. It also minimizes cramping and premenstrual depression, as well as feelings of frustration and irritation caused by hormonal imbalance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your hormones are chemical messengers that tell your body to do specific biological processes, such as the way insulin reduces your blood glucose level. When hormones are out of balance, it has a knock-on effect on your physical, emotional and mental health, and your mood is affected adversely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 in 4 people in the United States suffers from a mental health disorder according to studies by the CDC. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health disorders, and treatment usually consists of counseling, anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medication, such as diazepam. A natural remedy like St. John’s wort may prove a beneficial supplement to add to your medicine cabinet.
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4.     Ease Withdrawal Pains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Research shows that the use of St. John’s wort<\/a> can be beneficial in easing cravings and withdrawal symptoms, after quitting addictive substances such as cigarettes or alcohol. \u00a0It proves useful in managing the symptoms of irritability, depression, and anxiety for addicts dealing with the pains of withdrawal. Further research on this particular effect of the herb is still ongoing but shows promise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How or why people become addicted is a question that is difficult to answer. Sober people mistakenly think that those who use addictive substances lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop by merely choosing.   Addiction is a mental disease, and quitting a habit usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substance abuse can change the brain in ways that make quitting extremely hard, even for those who have tried. Addiction is a chronic disease.  It is a difficult habit to control regardless of the consequences, and St. John’s wort can help these people recover their lives.
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5.    Antiviral and Antibacterial Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Advanced research has recently come to light saying that St. John’s wort has specific antiviral capabilities. These properties may reduce the risk of infection with viruses such as AIDS, hepatitis<\/a>, and other viral conditions. Studies on St. Johns wort extract oil shows it destroys viral cells in petri dish samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To overcome the drawbacks of the antimicrobial drugs, such as poor gut health and resistance to antibiotic medication, patients can treat minor infections with St. John’s wort. Plant-derived flavonoids are a large group of naturally occurring phenylchromones found in fruits, vegetables, and herbs. They have been shown to have a wide range of biological activities, including antiallergic, antibacterial,  anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, and antioxidant activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, some flavonoids form as antimicrobial barriers in plants’ response to microbial infection. Therefore, it should not be surprising that they have been found in vitro to be active antimicrobial compounds against a wide array of micro-organisms.
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6.    Balances Hormone Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we already know about the antidepressant <\/a>effects of St. John’s wort, and how the active ingredients also have substantial effects regarding hormone regulation in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder, and this herb has been shown to reduce the symptoms of the disease. The use of St. John’s wort helps control the release of thyroid hormone, restoring it to normal levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hormones influence your mental, physical and emotional health.  These biochemicals play a significant role in controlling your appetite, weight, and mood. Typically, the hypothalamus signals the production of the precise amount of each hormone needed for various processes in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, hormonal imbalances have become common in today’s fast-paced modern lifestyle, and hormone production declines in the aging population as well. Some seniors have a much more dramatic in hormone levels than others, depending on the state of their health and genetic predisposition to early-onset hormone decline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, a nutritious diet and other healthy lifestyle behaviors help improve your health and allow you to feel your best.
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7.     Potent Anti-inflammatory Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The relaxing nature of St. John’s wort, and the high concentration of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds – make it perfect for easing the pain of arthritis<\/a>, gout, joint discomfort, and muscle ache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as it helps to alleviate inflammation on the skin and the gut, St. John’s wort also helps lower inflammation in the cardiovascular system as well.  Consuming the herbal extract or crushed powder of the plant reduces blood pressure and decreases stress on the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herbs and cooking spices have a variety of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins.  These nutrients help to maximize the nutrient density of your meals. When you flavor your meals with herbs or spices, you’re upgrading the flavor of your food, without adding extra calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the most part, inflammation is a beneficial biological process. It occurs when white blood cells and antibodies protect you from invading pathogens. The bacterial and viral infections spread when inflammation becomes overwhelming for the immune system to manage. Adding St. John’s wort to your diet helps to enhance immune health and avoid disease.
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8.    Skin Care Advantages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Creams and lotions infused with St. John’s wort for topical application, can speed up the healing process. Patients with bruises<\/a>, burns, or scrapes can benefit from using St. John’s wort to boost circulation to the skin. Compared to chemical products, the natural properties of St. John’s wort is more forgiving, providing a hydrating effect that leaves you with glowing skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chemicals, artificial colors, and fillers in skin products can cause irritation and redness.  It also creates acne breakouts or eczema reactions as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people with psoriasis and eczema are allergic to the chemicals found in conventional skincare products.  Makeup, skincare, and body products made with natural ingredients like St. John’s wort moisturize your skin and keep it healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural skincare products work far better than their conventional counterparts as they do not contain chemical fillers or preservatives.  While some chemical products work, over the long run, these products that you thought made your skin feel cleaner, or your hair feel smoother, may cause damage to both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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