What is Weleda Organic St. John's Wort Herbal Extract used for?
This dietary supplement, made witha hydro-alcoholic extract of St. John’s Wort fromorganic farming, supports moodby helping to restore a positive state of mind. St. John’s Wort, considered the “plant that brings light,” helps restore emotional balance, a positive mood, and a sense of overall well-being. It owes its benefits to its main active ingredient, hypericin, which gives St. John’s Wort a regulating and soothing effect on the nervous system and an antispasmodic effect on the intestines. The recommended daily dose is 60 drops. Temporary lack of motivation, a slight dip in mood…
The active ingredients in St. John’s wort work synergistically to promote an antidepressant effect. Hypericin and hyperforin, found in St. John’s wort, have been studied for their ability to inhibit the reuptake of neurotransmitters, particularly serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. This action helps improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression.
St. John’s wort works by modifying the neuron membrane, increasing intracellular sodium levels, and opening TRPC6 channels, which disrupts the reuptake of neurotransmitters at the synapses. In addition, it activates various intracellular pathways involved in mood regulation, such as the Ras/mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinases (MAPK/ERK) pathway and the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) pathway.
In addition to its antidepressant properties, St. John’s wort has anxiolytic and hypnotic effects. It helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and promotes quality sleep by prolonging the duration of REM sleep. Furthermore, it acts as an anti-stress agent in defensive reactions, thereby reducing alcohol consumption in people with alcohol dependence.
St. John’s wort extracts contain flavonoids with antioxidant properties, which protect neurons from oxidative damage and reduce the accumulation of β-amyloid associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, St. John’s wort acts as a cytoprotective agent by reducing glutamate-induced cell death and regulating APP metabolism, which may have neuroprotective implications.
St. John’s wort has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, helping to relieve acute and chronic pain, including neuropathic pain. It also enhances the effectiveness of opioid analgesics and reduces inflammation by inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and nitric oxide (NO).
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How should this natural remedy for depression be used?
For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to take 2.5 ml of Weleda Organic St. John’s Wort Herbal Extract twice daily. Use the graduated measuring cup to measure the exact amount and dilute it in a glass of water. Follow this regimen for 20 days, then take a break before restarting if necessary.
Precautions
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose to avoid any complications.
- Shake the bottle before use to ensure the extracts are evenly distributed.
- This product is intended for adults only and must be kept out of the reach of children.
- St. John’s wort is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications, as St. John’s wort may affect their effectiveness.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun while taking this product.
What is its composition?
Hydroalcoholic extract from the flowering aerial parts of organic St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum L.), Alcohol: 65% vol.
Product Details
100-ml bottle available at the best price in our online pharmacy.
Our professional advice and insights from natural health experts
St. John’s Wort has small, golden-yellow flowers that leave a red stain on your fingers when squeezed and have a distinctive scent. The leaves appear to be perforated with “a thousand holes,” hence its Latin name. This plant is recommended for combating low moods and mild depression, negative thoughts, and a lack of mental energy and motivation. It can also be used to soothe and relieve digestive spasms, cramps, and similar symptoms.