Multiple studies have found St. John's wort helpful for depression. In fact, a few showed that St. John's wort was as effective as some prescription antidepressants. But the evidence is conflicting. read more
St. John's wort is not considered a good medication to take for anxiety. Nutritional supplements have been shown to have serious problems with quality control. read more
Passion flower does help ease anxiety, say the U.S. scientists. The team, from the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation, a mental health charity, scrutinised 24 studies into supplements commonly used to reduce stress. St John’s wort, the favourite of millions, failed to impress, the Nutrition Journal reports. read more