Hypericum in mental diseases

Hypericum perforatum is commonly known as st. John’s wort and belongs to hypericaceae family. The remedy has many indicatios in psychiatry also.

Hypericum perforatum or st.John’s wort extract is used in  managing depression in various parts of Europe. Numerous studies are available regarding its role in managing depression. Hypericum as homeopathic drug potencies are  effective in managing various forms of mental illnesses:

Anxiety, confusion of mind. Confusion more prominent in the waking hours.

Delusions of ghost ,spirits etc.

Post traumatic effects of head injuries- convulsions also.

Bad effects of fright or shock. Frightened at trifles.

Hypericum is also indicated in some neurodevelopmental disorders also.

Mistakes while writing; omits words, uses wrong words. Forgets what he wanted to say.

Apprehension.

It has found to be effective in managing mood disorders also. Irritability,delirium,rage,restlessness. Feels lifted high in air or anxiety lest he fall from heights.

Depression; Sadness aggravated in the morning.

Hypericum patient is startled easily.

Mental symptoms worse before thunderstorm.

Nervous depression from wounds.

Aversion to mental work.

Hypericum has found to be effective in managing premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea in clinical practice.

References

1.      Materia Medica by John Henry Clarke

2.       Pocket Manual Of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory