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flowering tops of Hypericum, also known as St John's Wort, have been used
extensively in Europe for the relief of mild neuralgia and to help reduce
the effects of mild anxiety and nervous tension. It is approved in Germany
for the treatment of mild depression. Several studies show that St. John’s
Wort may be as effective as prescription anti-depressants for those suffering
from mild to moderate depression.
Researchers aren't sure how St. John's Wort works. Some
believe that, like Prozac, the herb enhances serotonin and other feel-good
substances, or that it inhibits enzymes in the brain that harm these substances.
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