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St John's Wort: Research, Dosing, and Where to Buy in 2026

A research-first profile for St John's Wort, aggregating mechanism notes, transcript dosing mentions, vendor recommendations, and PubMed-indexed literature without presenting medical guidance.

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St John's Wort is a research compound profiled here from named-expert transcripts and peer-reviewed literature, without medical guidance. As of July 2026, The Peptide Wiki aggregates 8 PubMed-cited papers for St John's Wort, each linked to its source.

Key Facts
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  • 0 aggregated dosing-protocol mentions from source transcripts.
  • 8 PubMed-indexed citations listed in the research table below.
  • 0 vendor recommendations captured from named experts.
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What is St John's Wort?

Research compound aggregated from creator and literature mentions. No direct disease-treatment claims are made on this page.

St John's Wort Dosing Protocols

The entries below are transcript-derived dosing mentions. They are preserved for research context and are not medical advice.

No transcript-derived dosing mentions in current source set.

Where to Buy St John's Wort in 2026

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Side Effects and Safety

Anecdotal reports and study-level observations vary by route, dose, and individual. This page does not provide medical advice. Consult a qualified clinician before any research use.

User Reviews

User reviews aggregator coming Q3 2026 (Reddit + YouTube comments + Discord research notes). Until then, see the expert quote section above and PubMed citations below.

Research Efficacy Snapshot

Published efficacy percentages cited in PubMed trials and named-expert reports about St John's Wort. Each line links to the original source.

  • "The pooled SMD from baseline HAM-D scores (pooled SMD -0.068, 95% CI -0.127 to 0.021, p<0.001) also support its significant clinical efficacy in ameliorating depressive symptoms." · Ng Q et al, 2017 PubMed
  • "In nine larger trials the combined response rate ratio (RR) for hypericum extracts compared with placebo was 1.28 (95% confidence interval (CI), 1.10 to 1.49) and from nine smaller trials was 1.87 (95% CI, 1.22 to 2.87)." · Linde K et al, 2008 PubMed
  • "Compared with tri- or tetracyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), respectively, RRs were 1.02 (95% CI, 0.90 to 1.15; 5 trials) and 1.00 (95% CI, 0.90 to 1.11; 12 trials)." · Linde K et al, 2008 PubMed
  • "Patients given hypericum extracts dropped out of trials due to adverse effects less frequently than those given older antidepressants (odds ratio (OR) 0.24; 95% CI, 0.13 to 0.46) or SSRIs (OR 0.53, 95% CI, 0.34-0.83)." · Linde K et al, 2008 PubMed

Research and Studies

8 PubMed-indexed papers reference St John's Wort. Top 8 shown.

PMID 16342849
Lawvere S, Mahoney M
American family physician
2005

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St John's Wort FDA-approved?

St John's Wort is presented on this page as a research compound. FDA approval status, scheduling, and state-specific rules may apply and change. Verify current regulatory status before any decision.

How much research has been published on St John's Wort?

8 PubMed-indexed paper(s) reference St John's Wort in our current research feed. See the Research and Studies section above for citations.