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St. John's Wort and Depression
Clinical Trial Results
NIH-funded study shows that an extract of the herb St. John's wort was no more effective for treating major depression of moderate severity than placebo.
- Press release - summary of results of the study
- Questions and answers - detailed background information on the study
- Fact sheet - information on St. John's wort and the treatment of depression.
- Interview with the NCCAM Director - hear Dr. Straus' comments on the results of the study
Links to Other Resources
- Published article PubMed
- Depression information National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Herbs at a Glance of St. John's Wort a snapshot of the herb