Dr. Joanne Barnes, from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand distilled the evidence.
And it takes less than 300 words plus references.
Active constituents
- Probably hypericin, hyperforin, and/or flavonoids
Main use
- Symptomatic relief of mild to moderately severe depression
Evidence
- In 30 studies, more effective than placebo
- As effective as conventional antidepressants
Side effects
- Mild gastrointestinal symptoms
Drug interactions
- Several are listed in the review.
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