Whole Formulas St. John's Wort Extract, 1 fl oz

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a small, shrub-like plant with animated yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the western United States, and is considered to be a weed when left to grow wild. Other names include Tipton’s weed, rosin rose, goatweed, chase-devil or Klamath weed.

The flowering tops and leaves of St. John's Wort were used in ancient Greek medicine for nervous disorders. Today, it remains a popular herb used to support a positive mood and emotional wellbeing. St. John’s Wort is also antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory.

The active compounds in St. John’s Wort, hypericin and hyperforin, have been studied as an alternative treatment for depression. Research suggests St. John’s wort may work similar to an SSRI, changing the balance of mood-regulating neurotransmitters like serotonin in the brain.

While taking St. John’s Wort, avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or UV light and seek expert medical advice before taking pharmaceutical drugs. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Keep away from children.

The Benefits of Herbal Extracts:

Potency

The herbs used in Whole Formulas extracts are picked at the peak of their growth cycle to ensure maximum potency, then processed immediately upon receipt to capture their inherent vitality. Extracts are often the preferred choice of herbalists and naturopaths for this reason.

Bioavailability

Due to common digestion issues, many people have trouble fully breaking down pills and tablets. With extracts, the plant material has already been processed during formulation. All that remains is the full-spectrum of potent active nutrients ready for absorption.

Convenience

Simply place the recommended dose in water or juice and drink. The built-in dropper cap makes it easy to control dosage.

1 fl oz in amber glass bottle with dropper top