ST. John'S Wort -Hypericum Perforatum- Oral

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Accepted Names (English)

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Goatweed(common)Hypericum(common)St. John's wort(common)St. John's-wort(common)Hypericum perforatum(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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Goatweed(common)Hypericum(common)St. John's wort(common)St. John's-wort(common)Hypericum perforatum(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (nervine/calmative)
  • (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) promote healthy mood balance
  • (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) relieve sleep disturbances associated with mood imbalance
  • The recommended uses above can be combined on the product label if they are from the same traditional or non-traditional paradigm (e.g. Used in Herbal Medicine to help promote healthy mood balance and to help relieve sleep disturbances associated with mood imbalance)
  • For multi-ingredient products:
  • To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine," any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g. St John's wort is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and nervousness)
  • When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (nervine/calmative)
  • (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) promote healthy mood balance
  • (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) relieve sleep disturbances associated with mood imbalance
  • The recommended uses above can be combined on the product label if they are from the same traditional or non-traditional paradigm (e.g. Used in Herbal Medicine to help promote healthy mood balance and to help relieve sleep disturbances associated with mood imbalance)
  • For multi-ingredient products:
  • To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine," any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g. St John's wort is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and nervousness)
  • When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older2–12.6 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older600–1800 milligramsper day
Adults 18 years and older3–6 %per day
Adults 18 years and older0.12–0.28 %per day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionHealthy mood balance
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a psychological disorder such as anxiety or depression.
cautionAll products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Brinker 2010; Barnes et al. 2007; Mills and Bone 2005).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking seizure medications, antihistamines, bronchodilators, muscle relaxants and/or opiates (Brinker 2010; Barnes et al. 2007; Mills and Bone 2005; Kawaguchi et al. 2004; Morimoto et al. 2004; Eich-Höchli et al. 2003; Dresser et al. 2003; Hoffman 2003; Markowitz et al. 2003; Xie et al. 2003; Dannawi 2002; Gurley et al. 2002; Spinella and Eaton 2002; Wang et al. 2002; Parker et al. 2001; Wang et al. 2001; Burstein et al. 2000; Nebel et al. 1999).
cautionWhen using this product avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet light (UV) or UV therapy (Brinker 2010; Barnes et al. 2007; Mills and Bone 2005; ESCOP 2003; Hoffmann 2003; McGuffin et al. 1997).
cautionWhen using this product exercise caution if you drive or use machinery as you may experience drowsiness (Bilia et al. 2002; Ernst et al. 1998).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
contraindicationDo not use if you are taking antidepressants, anxiolytics, anti-cancer, cardiovascular, contraceptive medications, blood thinners, anti-HIV agents and/or medications to suppress the immune system (Brinker 2010; Barnes et al. 2007; Bradley 2006; Mills and Bone 2005; Murphy et al. 2005; Frye et al. 2004; Hebert et al. 2004; Jiang et al. 2004; Mueller et al. 2004; Smith et al. 2004; Sparreboom et al. 2004; Tannergren et al. 2004; Wichtl 2004; Alscher and Klotz 2003; Bauer et al. 2003; Dresser et al. 2003; ESCOP 2003; Hall et al. 2003; Hoffmann 2003; Pfrunder et al. 2003; Schwarz et al. 2003; Bolley 2002; Gorski et al. 2002; Mathijssen et al. 2002; Ahmed et al. 2001; De Maat et al. 2001; Moschella and Jaber 2001; Roby et al. 2001; Sugimoto et al. 2001; Turton-Weeks 2001; Wang et al. 2001; Barone et al. 2000; Durr et al. 2000; Karliova et al. 2000; Mai et al. 2000; Piscitelli et al. 2000; Ruschitzka et al. 2000; Ernst 1999; Johne et al. 1999; Maurer et al. 1999; Rey and Walter 1998).
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience mild gastrointestinal disturbances, restlessness, and/or headaches (Barnes et al. 2007; ESCOP 2003).
adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience muscle rigidity or contractions, tremors, agitation/confusion, increased heart rate, or hypersensitivity/allergy (Boyer 2023; Mayo Clinic Staff 2022; Erner et al. 2003; Papakostas et al. 2007; Barnes et al. 2007; ESCOP 2003).

Ingredients Covered

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