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| | Nature's Mood Lifter
In many nations, sales of St. John's wort extract far outstrip sales of regular antidepressants, such that it has been dubbed "nature's Prozac." Some of the early uses of this herb as a balm relate to woun...
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Specifications
ZIN Product Number: 407278
Size: 60 capsules
Weight: 0.09 lbs (0.04 KG)
Size (inches): 2.17" X 1.57" X 4.13"
Size (cm): 5.5 cm X 4.0 cm X 10.5 cm
Traditional Uses: Depression, Migraine Headache, Nervous System / Nervous Disorders, Macular Degeneration (AMD), Vitiligo, Skin Disorders
Manufacturer: Herb-Xtra
Ingredients: St. John's Wort (300 mg) (0.3% hypericin (900 mcg per capsule))
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Water
Symptoms: Insomnia, Stress / Anxiety, Irritability, Moodiness / Depression
Actions: Antibacterial
* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
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Description
Nature's Mood Lifter
In many nations, sales of St. John's wort extract far outstrip sales of regular antidepressants, such that it has been dubbed "nature's Prozac." Some of the early uses of this herb as a balm relate to wound healing.
Exactly how the name St. John's wort came about may lie in the fact that the red oil which exudes from the buds and flowers is associated with the blood of St John the Baptist. Hippocrates, Dioscorides and Galen all make note of its wound-healing properties and its ability to help relieve nerve pains, such as sciatica.
Interest in St John's wort has risen recently since a number of medical trials have confirmed its ability to improve states of mild to moderate depression.
Gives the Mind a Lift: In Germany sales of St. John's wort outstrip sales of regular antidepressants, so much so that records show 66 million daily doses of St. John's wort were prescribed in 1994. In over 26 clinical studies, all confirm the antidepressant effect. Nearly all of these studies have used a standardized extract (0.3 percent hypericin) at a dose of 300 mg taken three times a day.
Anti-herpes activity Two of St. John's wort's key compounds, hypericin and pseudohypericin, have attracted interest since they demonstrate powerful antiviral actions against herpes simplex and the HIV-1 virus.
Heals and Cleanses Wounds: Historical records support the findings that infected wounds improve when St. John's wort oil is applied. Analysis of the oil has shown that compounds known as phloroglucinols are responsible for this antimicrobial action. The same oil, when added to a cream base, can help accelerate the healing process in cases of minor wounds.
How to Take St. John's Wort
In general, 15 to 20 drops of the traditional 65 percent alcohol-based tinctures can be taken 2 to 3 times a day. If, however you wish to take St. John's wort for its antidepressant effect, the best preparation to use is a 200 - 300 mg dose standardized to contain 0.3 percent hypericin extract. It should be taken with food three times a day.
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| User Group Forum | | Share your questions and information with the ZooScape community! | | | | | | | | | | | | JOSEPH - May 25, 2006, 11:43 | #10000616 | | | | | | |  | Is this product sold in stores? if so what store may I purchase this product? | | | | | | | | ZooScape Moderator - June 13, 2006, 15:59 | #10001448 | | | | | | | | ZooScape.com is strictly an online retailer and, as such, we do not have a physical store wherein you could purchase our products. However, you are most welcome to place an order through our website using our secure server for whatever items you choose! If you would prefer to place your order over the telephone, please call us toll-free within North America at 1-800-760-8783. If you reside outside of North America, our telephone number is 905-494-1785. Our friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
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Directions
Take 1 to 3 capsules per day with meals.
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Ingredients
Standardized St. John's Wort Extract (Hypericum perforatum) - 250 mg
(guaranteeing - .3% Hypericin)
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Cautions
May increase sun sensitivity, especially in fair skinned individuals. Seek professional medical advise prior to taking this product, if you are taking any of the following medications, MAO-inhibiting anti-depressants, anti-coagulants, oral contraceptives, anti-epilepsy drugs, antiretroviral drugs (protease inhibitors) or immunosupressants.
Toxicity
Acute toxicity is unlikely in the recommended dose, however a skin rash can occur on exposure to sunlight in some individuals.
Occasional stomach irritation has been reported when St. John's wort is taken on an empty stomach. When taken at the full dose, cheese, wine, beer, pickled herrings, yeast, and yeast extract should be avoided.
Drug-Herb Interactions
St. John's wort can interfere with the metabolism of some drugs. Research has shown that the active principles affect the liver and a special chemical pathway involved in drug detoxification. Some of the drugs affected by this include antihistamines, oral contraceptives, and anti-epileptics. People taking selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI5) such as Prozac should avoid taking St. John's wort.
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Additional Information
Herb-Xtra is committed to the manufacture of high quality, standardized and guaranteed natural health products and supplements.
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