St. John’s wort is an herb with yellow flowers used in traditional European medicine. St. John’s wort supplements come as tablets, capsules, liquid extracts, and creams.

St. John's Wort

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Saint John's wort

Hypericum

Goatweed

God's wonder plant

Witches herb
St. John’s wort is used to:

Treat mild and moderate depression

Treat anxiety

Manage fatigue (feeling very tired or having less energy than usual)

Treat insomnia (trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early)

Manage symptoms caused by menopause (the permanent end of your menstrual cycles), such as hot flashes

Treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD — a condition that can cause unusual levels of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors)

Heal wounds

St. John’s wort has other uses, but doctors haven’t studied them to see if they work.

Talk with your healthcare provider before taking St. John’s wort supplements. Herbal supplements can interact with some medications and affect how they work

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