St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an herbal preparation which has been shown, in some studies, to be effective for the treatment of mild to moderate depressive symptoms. St. John’s wort is now one of the most commonly used herbal products in the United States and is widely used in Europe.
Despite the prevalence of [...]
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St. John’s Wort: Is it Safe for Pregnancy?
August 5, 2008 – 8:40 am
Is St. John’s Wort Safe in Breastfeeding Women?
January 18, 2004 – 5:44 pm
Postpartum depression is a relatively common event, affecting 10 to 15% of women after the birth of a child. Many women, however, do not receive treatment, and one of the most common reasons for avoiding or deferring treatment is concern regarding the use of medications while breastfeeding. A preliminary study from Lee and colleagues at [...]
