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HERBS TO USE WITH ST.JOHNSWORT FOR DEPRESSION
{ These notes were taken in Michael Vertolli’s herb class. Michael Vertolli is my herb teacher and a wonderful source of information on diverse aspects of alternative medicine. Email:lharmony@aracnet.net}
St. Johnswort might be used as a "primary" herb:                    %30 to %40
The following nervines might be used with St. Johnswort:…
Bugleweed
Catnip	with female hormonal imbalance, or with stomach problems
Damiana	with female hormonal imbalance, but not for :"hyper" patients
Ginkgo	with problems with memory or confusion Gingko can be used as a "catalyst" - %10 to %15 of formula
Hyssop	as a lift, a mood elevator (but for short periods only! No more than two weeks. Hyssop has some liver toxicity!)
Kava kava	for very blue, anxious, down, lethargic patients, but not for "hyper" ungrounded or potentially psychotic patients! Caution: Kava kava may "alter consciousness", causing a dissociative state when first taken during the first few days or weeks!
Lavender	aromatic up-lifting herb (very strong tasting so only use a little if you are taking it as a tea [ 2 ] ). A general supporting herb. Always useful.
Lemon Balm	aromatic up-lifting herb
Motherwort	a general supporting herb. Always useful. And always to be thought of with female hormonal imbalance, stomach complaints, cardiac complaints.
Rosemary	as a catalyst (%5 to %10). Think of Rosemary, for instance, if there is poor peripheral circulation.
Scullcap
for example: St. Johnswort, Motherwort, Lemon Balm might be mixed.