St. John’s Wort is a natural herbal product that effectively elevates the mood and relieves mild to moderate depression. St. John’s Wort is also a good help for many other disturbances such as anxiety and insomnia. St. John’s Wort enhances memory and mental activity. St. John’s Wort has a great advantage of NOT causing physical dependence or withdrawal symptoms following short or long term use.

• John‘s Wort capsules consist of Hypericum perforatum dry extract in which the active constituents are hypericin, pseudohypericin and hyperforin. It exerts its antidepressant effect by reducing the release of interleukin-6 and inhibiting synaptosomal reuptake of major neurotransmitters including serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline and GABA.
• John’s Wort regulates the density of b-adrenergic and serotonergic receptors in cerebral tissue. It also restores normal levels of central neurotransmitters and CNS receptor activity.
• Following oral administration of John’s Wort capsules, the active constituents of Hypericum perforatum dry extract are readily absorbed from the GIT. Peak plasma concentrations are achieved within 4 – 5 hours. Steady plasma concentrations are reached after 4 days of the regular daily use.