St John's Wort - yay or nay?

[MrsMerryHenry]

I'm thinking of getting some for a friend to help lift his mood a bit so that he can hopefully start changing his life. There's a couple of us supporting him and I've heard about the benefits of St John's Wort so am wondering whether it's worth trying. I'll also suggest he sees a counsellor.

In case you're thinking of suggesting he goes to his GP, it's complex (too complex to explain), which is why I thought of trying St J W first.

[castlesintheair]

I prefer 5HTP. Relora works well for anxiety/stress.

[MrsMerryHenry]

What's that - homeopathic medicine? Anyway anxiety/ stress is not really relevant in this case.

[nougat]

yay for st johns!

Take it regularly through the winter months as also excellent for SAD

[muddle78]

best st johns wart is only available from medical herbalist in tincture form. health food shop versions not so good imo.

[MrsMerryHenry]

thanks for suggestion, muddle, that makes perfect sense. I know a good online retailer I could use for this.

[BedofRosesItAintII]

worked for me