St John's Wort Dosage, Methods of Use and Preparation

This brief article covers basic St John's Wort information such as St John's Wort dosage, methods of use, as well as preparation of the herb.

The St John's Wort plant or herb can be administered in the form of an herbal St John's Wort tea, decoction, or tincture; or it can be taken as tablets or capsules.

The parts used in preparation of St John's Wort tea, tinctures, and extracts are the tops of the herb and flowers.

St John's Wort Tea and Tincture

The flowers of St John's Wort are generally used in preparing the tea.

Add 1 to 2 cups of St John's Wort flowers to 1 cup of boiling water, simmer, strain and drink. The recommended St John's Wort dosage for tea is up to three times per day, while the recommended dosage for St John's Wort tincture is ¼ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon, up to three times daily.

St John's Wort Extract, Tables and Capsules

Another effective route of administering St John's Wort, especially as an antidepressant, is to take 300mg of St John's Wort extract with meals three times daily.

Persons also take up to 500mg of St John's Wort extract per day.

In the form of tablets or capsules, it contains 0.2% hypericin. Again, this should be taken close to mealtimes.

It is recommended that one examines St John's Wort’s effectiveness after about 4 to 6 weeks before continuing with further consumption.

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