
%0 Journal Article
%A Barnes, Joanne 
%T Charms & Harms: St John&apos;s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
%J Journal of Primary Health Care
%D 2009/03/01
%V 1
%N 1
%P 65-65
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/HC09065
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/HC09065 
%X SUMMARY MESSAGE: St John&#x92;s wort is about as effective as some conventional antidepressants (NNT=42) including certain SSRIs for treating mild to moderate depression and has a favourable adverse effect profile, at least with short-term use. However, it interacts with several other medicines, including digoxin, theophylline, warfarin and oral contraceptives. As with all herbal medicines, different St John&#x92;s wort products differ in their pharmaceutical quality, and the implications of this for efficacy and safety should be considered. 
