St Johns Wort
| St Johns Wort in TCM:Explore the properties of St Johns Wort according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: HT, KD, LV
Flavors: sweet, sour
Special Properties:
circulates qi
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) St Johns Wort is known for its ability to regulate qi circulation and calm the spirit.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the heart, kidney, and liver. The flavor of St Johns Wort is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be neutral in temperature.
The Chinese herbal pinyin for St. John's Wort is Guan Ye Jin Si Tao, which is not represented elsewhere on this web site. Guan Ye Jin Si Tao (Herba Hyperici Perforati), also known as St. John’s Wort, is clinically found to be effective against depression [19].
Contraindications: Guan Ye Jin Si Tao (Herba Hyperici Perforati), also known as St. John’s Wort, is contraindicated during pregnancy. It may also increase sensitivity to UV radiation. Do not use Guan Ye Jin Si Tao (Herba Hyperici Perforati) while taking prescription drug(s) without advice of your prescribing physician. Guan Ye Jin Si Tao (Herba Hyperici Perforati) has been shown to inhibit the uptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in vitro at high concentrations. Guan Ye Jin Si Tao (Herba Hyperici Perforati) may induce the cytochrome P450 system of the liver, leading to increased metabolism and decreased plasma concentration of certain drugs, such as Sandimmune/Neoral (cyclosporine), combined oral contraceptive (ethinylestradiol and desogestrel), Theo-Dur (theophylline), Lanoxin (digoxin), and Crixivan (indinavir). [19]
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