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Klamath weed

• St. John's Wort
• General Information
  St. John's wort is a plant with yellow flowers.
  Common Name(s)
  St. John's wort, hypericum, Klamath weed, goat weed
  Scientific Name(s)
  Hypericum perforatum L. (Clusiaceae)
  How is St. John's Wort usually used?
  The flowering tops of St. John's wort are used to prepare teas and tablets containing concentrated extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingredients.
  What is St. John's Wort used for?
  St. John's wort has been used for centuries to treat mental disorders and nerve pain.
• In ancient times, herbalists wrote about its use as a sedativesedativean agent that induces sleep, relaxes, and reduces tension and a treatment for malaria, as well as a balm for wounds, burns, and insect bites.
• Today, St. John's wort is used by some for depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?
  St. John's wort may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. Other side effects can include anxiety, dry mouth, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, headache, or sexual dysfunction.