Features and benefits:

Relieves sadness and despondency.
Relieves irritability and agitation.

Additional information:

St. John's wort appears to impact a number of neurotransmitters that have an effect on mood and emotions.

St. John's wort has been standardised to contain the active constituent hypericin. Research suggests that hypericin has a tonic and tranquillising action. St. John's wort may increase the levels of certain nerve transmitters, such as serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine, which help to maintain normal mood and keep emotions stable.

Dosage:

Adults – Take 1 tablet 3 times daily with meals, or as professionally prescribed.

Children (under 12 years) – Only as professionally prescribed.

Contraindications and cautions:

If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Side effects:

May rarely cause photosensitive skin rash, mild gastrointestinal symptoms, tiredness or restlessness.

Active ingredients:

Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) extract
equivalent to dry flowering herb top
(standardised to contain hypericin
derivatives 990 mcg) 1.8g (1800mg)

Medicine interactions:

Blackmores St John's Wort may interfere with certain other medications you may be taking. Click here to learn more.

Physical description:

A grey/brown, mottled, bullet shaped tablet with break bar. Film-coated clear.