Sunday, August 9, 2009

St. John's wort most prescribed antidepressnt in Germany

From the journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20051201/2249.html:

"In Germany, St. John's wort is the most commonly prescribed antidepressant. In 1984, the German Commission E designated St. John's wort as an approved herb,1 and its safety and effectiveness are reevaluated periodically."

The rest of the article can be found at the link.

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