St. John's wort
St. John's wort is one of many herbs that have been used for centuries. Currently, the most common use is in the treatment of mild depression. St. John's wort has been used effectively for the treatment of mild depression, but the exact mechanism of action is unknown. Some researchers beli...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Dept. of Health
2000, 2000
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| Series: | Minnesota health technology assessments
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| Summary: | St. John's wort is one of many herbs that have been used for centuries. Currently, the most common use is in the treatment of mild depression. St. John's wort has been used effectively for the treatment of mild depression, but the exact mechanism of action is unknown. Some researchers believe that St. John's wort is a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, while others suspect that high concentrations of flavonoids contribute to its antidepressant activity. Extracts from St. John's wort contain several active compounds, many of which have been shown to bind to the neuroreceptors in the brain |
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| Item Description: | "Created: December 2000." |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |