St John's wort and anxiety

[elgroucho]

Is St John's wort effective in treating anxiety, or does it only work for depression? I have looked at other similar questions on AB but can't find an answer.

[kazzee69]

I aksed my doctor about taking them for my anxiety but I was told they would work. I think they are more for depression. PLus because they are a herbal remedy they take 2 weeks to start working.

[kazzee69]

Ooooops I meant 'I was told they WOULDN'T work'!

[sod_the_m25]

Anxiety and depression can go together in the sense of if you're worried you get fed up and vice-versa. SJW is very useful for tackling mild fedupness and it works. Get it in Asda, don't pay silly prices in a health food shop.

[OBonio]

Rescue Remedy is what I've used for anxiuos situations. That and a breathing technique I picked up in a book about phobias / anxiety. Forget what it was called now... something and phobia workout I think. Nope, here it is :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1572244135/qid= 1121776377/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/202-1533534-7651 857

[mullein 3]

st johns wort is multi purpose like many other herbs..its used for...neuralgia...pain in coccyx...any injuries to flesh rich in nerves...anxiety...stress..depression...menopausal nervouusness...and cramps..the actual herb itself can also be soaked and used as acompress for rheumatism...the actions of it are as follows...astringent..antiviral..relaxing nervine..anti depressant..sedative..anti inflammaory..cardio tonic..analgesic....

[elgroucho]

Thank you all for your answers.