St John’s Wort Effective in Treating Depression

February 23, 2010 | In Health

The plant hypericum perforatum, popularly known as St. John’s Wort, has long been considered a natural alternative to Prozac, but now new research from St. James’ University Hospital in Leeds, has confirmed its mood-boosting properties. Scientists have found that it is just as effective at treating depression as Prozac. It also has fewer side effects than standard drugs given to those battling depression. Continue reading St John’s Wort Effective in Treating Depression…