Is St. John’s Wart Effective in Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
St. Johns wart (SJW) is a herbal preparation extracted from the plant Hypericum perforatum. Some believe it is a "natural" alternative to antidepressants used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigators assessed SJW's effectiveness in treating IBS for 12 weeks. It turns out that those treated with the placebo reported significantly…
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