St John's wort Essays

  • St. John’s Wort for Depression

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    sexual dysfunction. One of the most common and most controversial herbal remedies is St. John’s Wort. As a cheap over-the-counter antidepressant, and with over 17% of the population experiencing depression sometime in their lifetime, its allure to the lay person is not surprising (Kessler, R. C. et al., 1994). Is St. John’s Wort an effective treatment for depression as many claim it is? Is it really safe? St. John’s Wort, often called hypercium for its botanical name, Hypercium perforatum, is derived

  • St. John's Wort and Depression

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    St. John's Wort and Depression What is St. John's Wort? St. John's Wort scientifically known as Hypericum Perforatum, an herbal remedy generally used to treat depression, is making a rise throughout Europe and the United States. St. John's Wort is a perennial plant that produces abundant yellow flowers and grows naturally throughout much of the world, including specifically in northern California, southern Oregon, and Colorado. It usually flowers on “sunlight hills and forest edges” during

  • St John's Wort Research Paper

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    (1) St. John’s wort Hypericum perforatum is a botanical name of St John's wort. It belongs to a family of Clusiaceae or Hypericacacae. Hypericaceae or St. John's wort family or Clusiaceae is one and same thing. It is a flowering plant species of the genus Hypericum and a medicinal herb that is sold globally and good treatment for major depressive disorder {1, 2}.It has been demonstrated by various studies which conclude that st. john's wort is generally as useful against depressions as other modern

  • St John's Wort: Treating Depression Naturally

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    St John's Wort: Treating Depression Naturally As the majority of people in this world, I suffer from mild depression from time to time. Although this has never been serious enough to cause any changes in my ability to function, it is enough of an interference in my life to cause me to seek some sort of therapy. Most of the time a good healthy cry or some exercise will take care of any mild depression but there are times when more is needed. Many people in this sort of situation are reluctant

  • St. John's Wort Essay

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    herbal treatment is an herb called St. John’s Wort. It is grown as a decorative plant but is also found in tablets, tea, capsules and tincture at natural health food stores (i.e. Whole foods, Sprouts), groceries (i.e. Ralphs, Vons), and drug stores (CVS, Walgreen). In this paper, the effectiveness, efficacy of researches conducted, side effects and dosages have been focused on based research articles, randomized controlled trials and meta-analysis. St. John’s wort which is also known as Hypericum Perforatum

  • St. John's Wort: A Case Study

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    Pharmacodynamics St. John’s Wort, also known as Hypericum perforatum, contains multiple substances that produce medicinal effects within the body. The two most active components are hyperforin and hypericin, which produce therapeutic benefits (Russo et al., 2014). Hyperforin and hypericin have been found to impact neurotransmitter activity, specifically by decreasing neurotransmitter reuptake, resulting in mood stabilization and analgesia (Russo et al., 2014). In addition to its neurologic effects, St. John’s

  • St. John Wort

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    America. People tend to view herbal remedies as being safer then prescription drugs because they are believed not to contain chemicals or cause side effects. St. John’s Wort is an herbal remedy, which prevents the destruction of seratonin, a natural anti-depressant, is often used to treat depression. Due to the increasing interest it St John’s wort, as well as in other herbal remedies, there has been a great deal of research done recently in the effectiveness and safety of this herb in regards to depression

  • Herbal Sports Cream

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    “specialists” at Epicure: Bellis Perennis (Daisy), Calendula Officinalis (Garden Marigold), Echinacea Angustifolia (Cone Flower), Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey), Aconitum Napellus (Aconite), Arnica Montana (Leopard’s Bane Root). Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort), Ledum Palustre (Wild Rosemary), and Ruta Graveolens (Rue). Each of these ingredients comprises a cream that “conquers pain from sports related or other injuries which might otherwise lead to a missed workout” (www.choicemail.com/epicure).

  • Geography Of Newfoundland

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    unavailability of rich soil, the people of Newfoundland had to adapt their main food source, the abundance of fish along the coast proved to be the answer and thus the villages that they had started became fishing communities. A good indicator of this is that St. Johns is situated around a large harbor, perfect for the coming and going of fishing ships. Thus, fish themselves have come to represent a huge facet of Newfoundland culture. The relationship between the people of Newfoundland and fish can be seen

  • Documentary on Newfoundland

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    incorporated input and feedback from local residents. CJON at Buckmaster's Circle, 1952. Jack Squires loads CJON's mobile transmitter van in preparation for an important outside broadcast. Photo by C.F. Ruggles. From Newfoundland Radio in Pictures, 1952 (St. John's, Nfld: Guardian Press, © 1952) 43. (51 kb) In the early 1970s the first generation of independent filmmakers was beginning to emerge. Fourteen of them formed the Newfoundland Independent Filmmaker's Cooperative (NIFCO) in 1975. although dedicated

  • St Johns

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    Saint John the Evangelist. Named after The Hospital of Saint John the Evangelist. Founded 1511 by Lady Margaret Beaufort. Sister Colleges – Balliol College Oxford and Trinity College Dublin. Men and Women – Undergraduates 569 Postgraduates 337. St John’s is the third largest college in the University of Cambridge. It sits on a huge site, straddling the River Cam a little to the north of the city centre, which is within walking distance. Its closest neighbours are Trinity and Magdalene. The famous

  • Story OF A Lion

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    Night of the Lion One dark night Jim, Jake, and their little brother Adam decided to stay home to watch the Haley’s Comet fly over. The news stations had been airing story, after story about the rarity of the comet’s pass over the sky’s and it seemed to them that to not watch it would be completely stupid. Little did they know that this night was not going to be a fun filled night instead the worst night of their lives. Jim and Jake are 18 year-old fraternal twins that were inseparable and loved

  • Trends In Economic Botany: The Rising Use Of Herbal Supplements

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    Trends In Economic Botany: The Rising Use Of Herbal Supplements The use of herbal remedies to treat health problems in humans is a tradition that dates back many centuries. A precursor to modern, Western pharmaceuticals, traditional healers used herbs to treat a wide range of ailments and afflictions. While many are familiar with their use by American Indians, the practice of herbal therapy dates back to ancient Chinese and Egyptian healers. Herbs were used in ancient times to treat anything

  • Prosurx Case Study

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    Prunella Vulgaris, Tea Tree Oil, St. John’s Wort, Aloe Vera and Geranium Maculatum are pretty much standard herbal treatments for herpes, other than the Geranium Maculatum.

  • Herbal Supplements: To Take Them or Not to Take Them?

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    cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure, and prevention of certain types of cancer; kava is taken for insomnia, to fight fatigue, asthma, urinary tract infections, anxiety, menopausal symptoms and is used topically as a numbing agent; and St. John’s wort is taken for depression (USDA’s National Agriculture Library, 2013). The question remains if these supplements are safe (not to mention effective). Over-the-counter and prescription drugs are highly regulated in the United States. Many people

  • Migraines And Treatments Essay

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    linked to migraine headaches. Studies have shown that patients suffering from migraines are at an increase risk of developin... ... middle of paper ... ...11–221. 4. Henderson, L., Yue, Q. Y., Bergquist, C., Gerden, B., & Arlett, P. (2002). St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum): drug interactions and clinical outcomes. British journal of clinical pharmacology. 2002; 54(4):349-356. 5. Ashkenazi A, Silberstein S. Menstrual migraine: a review of hormonal causes, prophylaxis and treatment. Expert Opin

  • What Is It Tinnitus: What Is The Tinitus?

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    What is it Tinnitus? Tinnitus (medical term) or buzzing in the ear is the subjective presence of sound in one or both ears. Ringing in the ear may be temporarily or permanently. Patients describe it as a sizzling, hissing, whistling, drumming, pinking. . . and can vary in intensity. Резултат слика за tinitus Ringing in the ear is very often. Most studies show a prevalence in the adult population ranges from 10 to 15%, with a higher prevalence in older age (between 60 and 70 years of age). There

  • Use Of Alternative Medicine In Bless Me, Ultima

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    Even with all today’s advances in medicine, 30% of adults and 12% of children use healthcare outside of the conventional or mainstream medicine. When non-mainstream medicine is used in place of conventional medicine it is known as alternative. When non-mainstream medicine is used with conventional medicine it is known as complementary. A combination of conventional and complementary is known as integrative medicine. Complementary and alternative medicine, also known as CAM, is the use of medical

  • The Power of Herbs

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    The Power of Herbs Herbs are plants that have acquired some inherent value to humans (Keller, xiii). Three values that are relevant to this report are edibility, medicinal property, and toxicity. All plants have the potential to fall into the one or all of these categories. Contrary to popular belief, the study of plants is not a pseudo-science. This belief perpetuates the idea that herbs need not be taken seriously. The study of herbs as a science, herbalism, safeguards human safety when using

  • Last Chapter of A Brave New World

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    Last Chapter of A Brave New World John's eyes fluttered open and he cautiously surveyed his surroundings. Where was he taken? Who knocked him unconscious and carried him from his solitude at the lighthouse? He did not have to wait long for his answer, when he saw his friend standing over him, shaking him to awareness. "It's about time you came to," said Bernard Marx, "we've been worrying about you." Helmholtz laughed as he came around to the bed John was laying on. "Don't look at us like