St. John's Wort

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1. St. John's wort is also known as Hypericum perforatum.
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2. St. John's wort is a long-living, wild-growing herb with yellow flowers that has been used for centuries to treat mental disorders as well as nerve pain.
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3. Extracts of the St. John’s wort plant are sold as a nutritional supplement after being prepared with a powder or an oil; the herb is available in capsule, tea, or tincture forms.
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4. St. John's wort should not be mixed with other standard antidepressants because side effects may result.
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False

5. Dry mouth, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, increased sensitivity to sunlight, and fatigue may be side effects of St. John’s wort.
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