Study Shows St. John's Wort Ineffective for Major Depression.

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  • Source:
    FDA Consumer. May/Jun2002, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p8. 1p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
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    • Subject Terms:
      HYPERICUM; MENTAL depression; THERAPEUTICS; ANTIDEPRESSANTS; NATUROPATHY
    • Abstract:
      Reports on a U.S. government study to determine the effectiveness of the herb St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) for treating major depression. Comparison of the use of St. John's wart with a placebo and with the antidepressant drug Zoloft; Increased use of St. John's wort in the U.S.; Details of the study.