Effects
St John's wort is best as a tea - steep for 10 minutes in hot water - which when drunk regularly lightens your mood and lifts your spirits.
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St John's wort has been used for centuries to treat mental disorders and nerve pain. In ancient times, herbalists wrote about its use as a sedative and a treatment for malaria, as well as a balm for wounds, burns, and insect bites.
Today, St John's wort is today most widely known as a herbal treatment for depression, and is a natural stress and anxiety reliever.
For more info see: http://www.erowid.org/herbs/sjwort/sjwort.shtml