St. John's Wort: The Natural Anti-Depressant and More [Paperback]

Andrew Chevallier (Author)

Book Description

Series: Nature's Remedies | Publication Date: January 25, 2000

Recent medical research has found St. John's Wort to be a safe treatment for depression, anxiety, and nervous disorders. This book describes that research and gives readers a thorough guide to the herb, including its history, chemistry, benefits, and easy instructions for its use. At a time when more people are turning to alternative medical systems, St. John's Wort could change the way we think about medicine. St. John's Wort is a nervine and is useful in a wide variety of stress-related conditions, but also benefits people suffering from burns, ulcers, shingles, toothache and bedwetting. The herb is booming in popularity and many people are thrilled with the results.

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About the Author

Andrew Chevallier, FNIMH, is an experienced medical herbalist and lecturer in herbal medicine. He is a member of Herbalists on Columbia Road (HCR) in London, a think tank of herbalists, doctors, chemists and toxicologists who collect and distribute informaiton on herbal remedies in the only country in which herbal medicine is legal.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books; 2 edition (January 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155643331X
• ISBN-13: 978-1556433313
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,052,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Alternative Medicine > Holistic

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4.0 out of 5 stars Flower of Joy, August 14, 2004

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This review is from: St. John's Wort: The Natural Anti-Depressant and More (Paperback)

The author initiates his discussion of Hypericum/St John's Wort with a detailed investigation of the key active ingredients of the plant, their various molecular structures and biochemical action.

Besides its efficacy against depression, Hypericum is also used for mental problems like anxiety, panic, nervous exhaustion, insomnia and addictions. On the physical side, it shows promise against viral infections and is a proven wound and tissue healer and has been used as such in homeopathy.

The author also discusses its role in the treatment of HIV and the use of Hypericum in combination with other herbal medicines. A very interesting part is Chevallier's consideration of St John's Wort in history, folk medicine and in Western herbal medicine. It is interesting that the folklore surrounding garlic and St John's Wort, as protectors against evil, has been borne out by modern science.

Detailed dosage and information on preparations are provided and the book concludes with bibliographic references. There are black and white illustrations of the plant and of the molecular structure of its active ingredients. A great source for information on a wide variety of natural supplements that enhance the mind, memory and mood is Dr Ray Sahelian's book Mind Boosters. I also recommend Earl Mindell's Herb Bible for more information on St John's Wort and other natural anti-depressants and healing herbs.