This appears to work just fine, producing extracts of wond'rous redfulness. Risk of hypomania and mania: The literature multiple case reports of hypomania and hypomania in individuals with bipolar disorder treated with Saint John’s wort. Yes indeed, somewhere in my the recesses of my mind I remember hearing these tales, Jon........if forgotton for the moment. I understand that Hypericin's anti-viral activities (in vitro) are dependent on "light-dose" (wavelength and duration), drug-dosage, and the presence of oxygen. This may be an example of assumptive jumping from mammalian lab results to humans. Bove GM. 6. It’s understood that hypericin, the active ingredient in St John’s wort, is highly photoreactive by nature. St. John's wort has become popular as a herbal medicine for its antidepressant effects. Although St. John’s wort needs a fair bit of light to thrive, it does best in partial sun. Kumper H. [Hypericum poisoning in sheep]. Oral ingestion of high doses of St. John’s wort is associated with a significant increase in UV-induced erythema in fair-skinned individuals and rarely is associated with phototoxic photosensitivity reactions. St. John's wort may pass into breast milk and may cause unwanted effects in a nursing baby. Internally using large amounts of hypericin, an isolated constituent of St. John’s wort, increases the likelihood of experiencing photosensitivity. And it even works as a muscle relaxant in some people. St John's wort does appear to have a more favourable short‐term safety profile than do standard antidepressants, a factor that is likely to be important in patients continuing to take medication. St. John’s Wort Tea Side Effects. But in my eyes it seems to have an affinity for the nerves...........and it seems to be specific for injuries accompanyed by nerve trauma.....like I cut my arm and my finger goes numb. 4. Is this a concern when using a light therapy unit such as the northern Light Technologies BOXelite OS or other models that filter out UV radiation? (I even, being from the Mission district in San Francisco, include in my mailing address-Isley Creek, Shasta Bioregion, USA.) It should be kept in mind that UV light is a risk factor for cataracts on its own.15 Additionally, antioxidant intake appears to have a protective effect. Same folks also argue that the timber industry must be allowed to continue as usual (without acknowledging that much has been taken over by multi-nationals) because it is part of the bioregional "culture". There was no correlation between total hypericin plasma concentrations and photosensitivity. Subject: HYPERICUM and GAIA. 218-221. [Reversible increase in photosensitivity to UV-B caused by St. John’s wort extract]. [Reversible increase in photosensitivity to UV-B caused by St. John's wort extract]. These folks do Bioregional Congresses, a newsletter called *Raise the Stakes*, creative performances, research, bioregional and deep ecology workshops, etc. >Photoxicity of Hypericum in a small proportion of the (blonde)population. Photosensitivity and St.Johns wort Jay__0__0. I suspected that incidents of phototox could be found somewhere, just couldn't come up with them. The one thing I am worried about is the photosensitivity. Gulick RM, et al. St. John's wort should be removed entirley from the diet of the animal. Is Hypersensitivity to Light a Side Effect of St. John’s Wort? The authors conclude that the results confirm a phototoxic effect of hypericin on human keratinocytes, but note that blood levels achieved with normal therapeutic use would be too low to induce phototoxic skin reactions. The results demonstrated an inhibitory effect of both hypericum extract and hyperforin on the MECLR and on the proliferation of T lymphocytes. Dry mouth 7. He had had sun reactions before, so it is hard to speculate further. With many of these kinds of problems.....you may not be able to tell if it's working...especially since you started taking it and you feel great...I mean really good...as you swing up into a manic phase and over one edge or the other. 9 Finally, a report suggests that regular use of St. John's wort might also increase the risk of sun-induced cataracts. There was scarring from the blisters. This has been demonstrated in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in which fair-skinned subjects who burned easily were given metered doses of hypericum extract (LI 160) and were exposed to UVA and UVB irradiation.4 Hypericin and pseudohypericin plasma concentrations also were monitored. 2 years ago. Greetings Howie! I wanted to start out slow on it, so I only take one pill @ 300 mg. per day. Some insects that ingest Hypericum have adapted by tying together leaves and feeding inside the ties, therefore protecting themselves from the effects of the hypericin. I use herbs constitutionally, and any synergy or contraindication I encounter helps me to understand the secondary effects of a remedy so I can try to fit herbs and people together more reliably. He too was Black Irish. Hello! and H. formosum which we gathered during a couple of field trips. 9 Finally, a report suggests that regular use of St. John's wort might also increase the risk of sun-induced cataracts. If you wish to pursue this depressing subject further, start with the excellent newsletter, RACHEL'S ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH WEEKLY, put out on the net weekly by the Environmental Research Foundation, available from , or , and the WWW site: . St. John's wort may affect fertility (your ability to have children). Six weeks later we could still see the shadow on the back of the leg where the sunlight didn't fall, and the shadow of a sandle strap across the front of the ankle. Kasper S, Schulz V. [High dose St. John’s wort extract as a phytogenic antidepressant]. Local herbalism means more "medicine" from fewer plants. The medications omeprazole (Prilosec) and lansoprazole (Prevacid) may also increase the tendency of St. John's wort to cause photosensitivity. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY, 1989 15(3):875-886.). Another doctor showed us her legs at the conference -- she had used a hypericum ulstrasound gel to treat a sprained ankle. doses of 0.5 mg/kg and more than 73% of those receiving 0.25 mg/kg experienced moderate-to-severe phototoxicity. Phase I studies of hypericin, the active compound in St. John’s wort, as an antiretroviral agent in HIV-infected adults. I wouldn't claim it reconnects severed nerves....but it will aid in healing them if traumatized. I'm a healthy female that has been on St John's Wort for 2 weeks now. The popular herbal therapy is often used to ease symptoms of depression. Common interactions include antinuclear antibody positive among females and affective disorder among males. I guess I am too likely to take people as they are without a second thought; an old friend announced one day that Father Yod (...don't ask) had told him to stop smoking reefer. 1-800-370-9210 By releasing bugs from afar, they strive to rid our pasture of this scourage from the old country. Drug interactions are reported among people who take Lamictal and St. john's wort. Subject: Re: Bioregionalism, >I am shocked and alarmed...I spend many waking hours trying to find any new age cliches in my psychic body and gouging them out with a rusty Democles'. After steady-state administration (300 mg/d tid for seven days) the mean serum level of hypericins was 12.5 mcg/mL. The Brockmoller et al study in fair-skinned individuals showed that plasma levels of total hypericins (44 ng/mL)4 not far above therapeutic levels (14 ng/mL)6 can increase sensitivity to artificial UV irradiation by approximately 21% (intensities approximately three times higher than average daily exposure in Miami, FL).10. I have to say, this herb helps me a lot, I can feel it working. But albino cows definately have a problem with St. John's Wort. Berg came up with the term in the seventies, no? >And so the authorities that be in charge (of cows and bugs, anyway) in Northern California has waged a war against the poor St. John, hapless victim of human transport from Europe. I know it has some drug interactions, luckily I am not taking any drugs so I did not find this to be a problem. Secondary photosensitisation occurs in animals with liver damage. St. John’s wort (both oral or topical) can also increase the sensitivity of your skin and eyes to sunlight. 8. I have found that they have really helped, not so anxious, no panic attacks, feel brighter and my RLS is only a few days a month now. > frequent cases of phototoxocity in dark skinned Puerto Ricans, especially with higher doses and long term administration. Golsch S, et al. A 35-year-old woman who took St. John’s wort (ground whole herb, 500 mg/d) for mild depression developed subacute polyneuropathy after sun exposure.3 One month after starting St. John’s wort, the patient developed stinging pain in sun-exposed areas, including the face and hands; she noted mild pain that appeared to be worsened by sun exposure. Herbivorous animals that graze on St. John’s wort regularly can receive severe sunburns in addition to being poisoned by the plant. According to the authors, St. John’s wort has been associated with side effects including gastrointestinal symptoms, dizziness, confusion, and tiredness. 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