Is St. John’s Wort an Effective Treatment for Depression?
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St. John’s Wort has been used for centuries as a treatment for a wide variety of ailments. It’s often promoted in modern times as a treatment for depression, ADHD, and many others. So, what does the research say? Is St. John’s Wort likely to help any of these conditions? What are the risks of taking it?
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