The goods on herbal depression treatment
St. John's Wort is a popular herbal remedy that is widely available and frequently used to treat depression. But does it work?
Defining depression
Most of us have felt down or "blue" at some time in our lives. About 15 per cent of people will suffer from a major depression at least once in their lifetime. People at higher risk of depression include women (especially post-partum), people over the age of 30, people with previous depression, and anyone with family members who have depression.