St. John’s Wort

Great for Tea & Smoke! Potential Health Benefits: Has been shown to be effective in treating major depression, with similar effects as prescription medications Strong antiviral activity  Helps increase the levels of chemical messengers in the brain, such as serotonin, dopamine, & noradrenaline  May help with heart palpitations Antibacterial  Who should AVOID St. Johns Wort? Not recommended for individuals with severe depression People on medications, interacts with many common pharmaceuticals (i.e. SSRIs & M4o) Can cause serotonin syndrome in high doses