{"id":33389,"date":"2024-04-05T16:40:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T20:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=33389"},"modified":"2024-04-05T16:40:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T20:40:28","slug":"st-johns-wort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/st-johns-wort\/","title":{"rendered":"St. John\u2019s Wort Is A Time-Tested Mood Master"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new wellness \u201cmust-have\u201d seems to break TikTok every other day\u2014but one of the latest trends on the platform actually isn\u2019t new at all. In fact, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/discover\/St-johns-wort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">currently-buzzy herb St. John\u2019s wort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been used for generations to support physical and mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New to TikTok scrollers but not to folks seasoned in herbal medicine, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/st-johns-wort-90-capsules\/vs-7260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. John\u2019s wort<\/a> has some pretty impressive research backing it. Long honored for its mood-boosting properties, this flowering plant also supports the nervous system, promotes wound healing, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sounds pretty neat, right? Here\u2019s a look at what St. John\u2019s wort is all about.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em style=\"font-family: 'Josefin Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"><strong>ABOUT OUR EXPERT: <\/strong><\/em><em><em><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifm.org\/practitioners\/brandy-ashley-zachary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandy Zachary<\/a>, D.C., I.F.M.C.P., is a functional medicine expert and founder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thedrz.com\/academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Functional Medicine Academy<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/patients.sonoran.edu\/faculty\/iginio-gino-stoppa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iginio Stoppa<\/a>, N.D., is a naturopathic doctor at <a href=\"https:\/\/patients.sonoran.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sonoran University<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What Is St. John\u2019s Wort?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. John\u2019s wort (botanical name <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypericum perforatum<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a perennial herb of the Hypericaceae family that likely originated in Siberia, says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifm.org\/practitioners\/brandy-ashley-zachary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brandy Zachary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, D.C., I.F.M.C.P., functional medicine expert and founder of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thedrz.com\/academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional Medicine Academy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The yellow flowers and buds were thought to guard the home against harm, warding off evil spirits and demons. Interestingly, the herb\u2019s name was given after the midsummer festival it was often harvested on was Christianized as St. John\u2019s Feast Day, Zachary explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, St. John\u2019s wort is considered an invasive species in many parts of the United States, but it\u2019s one the most popular botanical medicines used to support everything from low mood and feelings of anxiety to wound and sunburn healing, notes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patients.sonoran.edu\/faculty\/iginio-gino-stoppa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iginio Stoppa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, N.D., a naturopathic doctor with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patients.sonoran.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sonoran University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s generally safe for long periods of use and can be consumed in many forms (tincture, capsule, tablet, or tea) or applied topically as an oil, cream, or ointment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. John\u2019s wort contains some pretty unique compounds that make it particularly potent and powerful, Stoppa says. One of the most beneficial phytochemicals in the plant is hypericin, which is known for its antioxidant properties and support of healthy bacterial balance. Hyperforin is another powerhouse compound known for promoting a healthy mood, adds Zachary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How St. John\u2019s Wort Can Support Your Health And Wellness<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>St. John&#8217;s wort has been beloved for generations and remains a go-to in folk medicine for good reason. Here are the many ways it can nourish and restore wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Boosts Mood<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. John\u2019s wort has been shown to act as a natural mood booster that&#8217;s particularly beneficial for those experiencing low mood, says Zachary. It does this by increasing levels of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, the brain\u2019s neurotransmitters responsible for improving mood, per research published in the journal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9587902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cureus<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0165032716315920?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that St. John\u2019s wort is as effective (and safe) as traditional medical treatments for helping to ease low mood. It also boasts a significantly lower discontinuation and dropout rate than medication, Zachary notes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/how-to-support-serotonin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ways To Boost\u2014And Balance\u2014&#8217;Feel-Good&#8217; Hormone Serotonin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to supporting serotonin production, the plant\u2019s hyperforin may also ease feelings of anxiety by activating gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, says Stoppa. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/22857-gamma-aminobutyric-acid-gaba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GABA is a chemical messenger in your brain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that plays a major role in controlling nerve cell hyperactivity associated with anxiety, stress, and fear\u2014and St. John\u2019s wort can help activate those receptors to produce a calming effect, he explains. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Offers Potent Antioxidant Properties\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The natural substance is known to be a powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\/supplements\/antioxidants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antioxidant<\/a>, says Stoppa. Of its active compounds, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5596533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggest the plant\u2019s hypericin and hyperforin are especially effective in working against bad-guy bacteria and promoting bacterial balance in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. John\u2019s wort is also known to support the body in recovering from illness\u2014and there\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9146521\/#:~:text=Hypericin%20and%20pseudohypericin%20are%20key,the%20pseudo%2Dtyped%20VSV%20virus.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prove it. Just note that St. John\u2019s wort can interfere with antiviral medications, so clear it with your doctor before incorporating it on the daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Supports The Nervous System\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. John\u2019s wort is known as a \u201cnervine tonic,\u201d which means it works on the nervous system, says Zachary. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nervine tonics help to nurture the nervous system and help it find balance again when things feel \u2018off.\u2019 In doing so, St. John\u2019s wort can help support healthy energy levels, improve normal sleeping patterns, and ease nervous tension and stress, she explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More research is still needed on the proven effectiveness of St. John\u2019s wort as a nervine tonic, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/encyclopedia\/content.aspx?contenttypeid=19&amp;contentid=StJohnsWort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research out of the University of Rochester Medical Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supports that it may have a positive effect on your nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Promotes Wound Healing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to its other benefits, St. John\u2019s wort can also help facilitate wound healing, says Stoppa. In fact, it\u2019s a go-to for those dealing with a sunburn! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thieme-connect.com\/products\/ejournals\/html\/10.1055\/s-0033-1351019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has shown that the active hyperforin and hypericin compounds absorb some of the stress of the damaged skin, ultimately shortening the healing time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, St. John\u2019s wort also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/boost-collagen-production\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stimulates collagen production<\/a> and fibroblast motility, which are both responsible for repairing damaged tissue in the body or on the skin, according to a study published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thieme-connect.com\/products\/ejournals\/html\/10.1055\/s-0033-1351019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planta Medica<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Good news for healing all around.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Should <em>You<\/em> Try St. John\u2019s Wort?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone can try St. John\u2019s wort and it\u2019s generally well tolerated, but you should<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">run it by your physician before regularly incorporating it into your routine, advises Zachary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main concern here is that it may interfere with existing prescription or over-the-counter medications, particularly Alprazolam (Xanax) and SSRIs, birth control pills, Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), Imatinib (Gleevec), and Digoxin (Lanoxin), she explains. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid it altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it may sound contradictory given that St. John\u2019s wort can support recovery from a nasty sunburn, higher doses can cause increased sensitivity to sunlight (a.k.a. photodermatitis), especially in those with fair skin, says Stoppa. Prolonged periods of sun can cause a serious skin rash when taking the herb, so be mindful of your sun exposure, he explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Otherwise, side effects are usually minimal, though some people experience gastrointestinal distress and stomach upset when taking St. John\u2019s wort, says Zachary. Nausea, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, increased heart rate, and frequent urination may also occur, per <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/9304-st--johns-wort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Cleveland Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, keep in mind that St. John\u2019s wort is not a cure-all\u2014and Stoppa recommends those with mental health diagnoses speak with their healthcare team before trying it. It\u2019s also vital that anyone experiencing major depression or other mental health concerns seek out care from a mental health professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips For Adding St. John\u2019s Wort To Your Routine<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If St. John\u2019s wort seems like a good fit for your needs, keep these considerations in mind before getting started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Always Consult With A Professional<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one bears repeating: Since there are potential contraindications with St. John\u2019s wort, Zachary recommends checking in with a medical professional before incorporating it into your routine. This is particularly important if you take medications. Once a pro gives you the go-ahead, they can give you specific details on the dosage, delivery, and length of use based on your unique circumstances, she adds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Prioritize Quality<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamins-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supplements<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-natural-remedies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">herbs<\/a>, you should always buy St. John\u2019s wort from a trusted source. Generally, Zachary recommends looking for an organic product that has been third-party tested for quality and safety. (We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/st-johns-wort-90-capsules\/vs-7260\">plnt Full-Spectrum St. John&#8217;s Wort<\/a>.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A top-notch product will also provide clear information on the quantity of the active compounds in St. John\u2019s wort. In particular, look for products that have hypericin and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pseudohypericin ranging from 0.05 to 0.3 percent, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zachary suggests. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis standardization ensures a consistent and reliable concentration of the active compounds responsible for the herb\u2019s therapeutic effects.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/how-stress-affects-long-term-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Ways Stress Affects Your Long-Term Health<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Consider Your Timing<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to take St. John\u2019s wort is a matter of personal preference, but Stoppa suggests taking it when you wake up. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although St. John\u2019s wort has not shown to affect circadian rhythm, I would recommend taking it in the morning or mid-day as it can increase dopamine and norepinephrine,\u201d he explains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, taking St. John\u2019s wort first thing in the morning also sets you up to receive its mood-elevating effects throughout the day, Zachary adds. That said, if you\u2019re using it topically, you might want to opt for nighttime application to avoid any potential negative interactions with the sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Be Patient<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long it takes to see real results from using St. John\u2019s wort varies. If you\u2019re applying it topically to support the healing of a wound or burn, you might notice some improvements within a few days, Stoppa says. However, when taken orally, it typically takes three to four weeks (or more) for the herb\u2019s mood-enhancing effects to fully set in, so be patient.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new wellness \u201cmust-have\u201d seems to break TikTok every other day\u2014but one of the latest trends on the platform actually isn\u2019t new at all. In fact, the currently-buzzy herb St. John\u2019s wort has been used for generations to support physical and mental health.\u00a0 New to TikTok scrollers but not to folks seasoned in herbal medicine,<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/st-johns-wort\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">St. John\u2019s Wort Is A Time-Tested Mood Master<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":261,"featured_media":33394,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33389","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","category-the-latest"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>St. John\u2019s Wort Is A Time-Tested Mood Master | What\u2019s Good blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Even if you&#039;re not into herbalism, you&#039;ve likely heard of St. John&#039;s wort. 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