webber naturals® St. John’s Wort is standardized to contain 0.3% hypericin, providing 900 mcg of hypericin per capsule. This important medicinal ingredient has been traditionally used as a sedative for the relief of restlessness or nervousness and has been used to treat symptoms of sleep disorders. Studies show that people taking St. John’s Wort experience natural mood elevation and a reduced feeling of sadness or hopelessness. Features and Benefits: In Europe, St. John's Wort has a long history of use and is a well-established treatment for depression and other medical conditions. Recent clinical studies support St. John’s Wort use in mild to moderate depression and depressive episodes. “The effectiveness is superior to placebo and comparable with synthetic antidepressive drugs. The rate of unwanted events in explicitly lower”. Kraft, K., New Developments in hypericum extracts: data on efficacy and interactions [in German], Wein Med Wochenschr, 2007:157(13-14):284-7. Benefits associated with using St.John’s Wort include increased productivity, increased motivation, increased energy and increased social interactions as well as decreased procrastination. Antidepressant effects usually require 2-4 weeks of supplementation for onset. Direction: Take orally 1 capsule 3 times daily preferably with meals or as directed by a physician. Use for up to 6 weeks, Servings: 60 days, Cautions and Warnings: Consult a physician if you are taking conventional medication, such as contraceptives, HIV-1 protease inhibitors, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, immunosuppressants, anticoagulants, digoxin, theophylline, serotonergic antidepressants, migraine therapies, SSRIs or anti-epilepsy drugs, Consult a physician if you experience sleep disturbances or if symptoms persist, Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet light or UV therapy, Keep out of reach of children, Contraindications:, Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding Storage: For product freshness protect from heat and humidity