latest news reports that say St. John's wort isn't effective for depression
May 2001
Lots of patients are asking about the latest news reports that say St. John's wort isn't effective for depression.
The news reports are based on a study in JAMA...and interviews with the author. Some news reports are carrying the findings too far.
St. John's wort was tested in patients with moderate to severe depression...and it did not work well. But there are many other studies that show that St. John's wort can help certain patients.
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