Hypericum perforatum, popularly known as St. Johns wort, is a plant with various uses in traditional medicine and phytotherapy. Its uses and benefits include: • Antidepressant: St. Johns wort is widely used to treat mild to moderate depression.
Studies indicate that the plant can increase levels of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain.
• Anxiety: The plant can also help treat anxiety and other mood disorders.
• Sleep problems: St. Johns wort can help treat insomnia and other sleep disorders.