St John’s wort is an herbal supplement that has been used for centuries to boost mood. Even today, many people use it as a natural treatment for mild to moderate depression. St John’s wort contains ...

Millions of Americans have used the herbal supplement St. John's wort to treat depression. Now a new study raises questions about its effectiveness. Our health correspondent Dr. Emily Senay explains.

-- St. John's Wort is a best selling herbal product, often used to treat depression...but the medical community issued a warning Tuesday that taking St. John's Wort and birth control pills could lead ...

Sometimes, you can't sleep, and others, you can't drag yourself out of bed.Life seems pointless and empty; your emotions are erratic and uncontrollable. That's the way more than 19 million Americans ...

January 15, 2010 — St. John's wort is a less effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) than placebo, according to the results of a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial reported in ...

St John's Wort can produce the same adverse reactions as antidepressants, and serious side effects can occur when the two are taken together, according to new research. St John's Wort can produce the ...

Hypericum perforatum, widely referred to as St. John's wort, belongs to the Hypericaceae family. This perennial species can reach a height of up to one meter. It features numerous yellow blossoms ...

A Mayo Clinic research study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology finds that St. John's wort is not an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Which St. John’s wort supplements are best? St. John’s wort is an herbal supplement known to treat mild depression and anxiety. Its scientific name is Hypericum perforatum, and it dates back to ...

St. John's wort is not an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to new research. While antidepressants are frequently used to treat IBS, to date, no study has examined the ...