St. John’s Wort – hypericin 0,3%

St. John’s wort – Hypericum perforatum – helps to maintain emotional balance¹

St. John’s wort is a herbaceous perennial plant which is native to temperate parts of Europe and Asia, but has spread to temperate regions worldwide. St. John’s wort is named as such because it commonly flowers, blossoms and is harvested at the time of the summer solstice in late June, around St. John’s Feast Day on 24 June.

St. John’s wort has been used in herbalism for centuries. Even Hippocrates described the usage of St. John’s wort.

Springfield’s St. John’s Wort is standardized to 0,3% hypericin.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Caution! St. John’s wort may interact with medicines (including birth control pill). Consult your physician/pharmacist before you start or stop using this product.

¹Health claim pending approval by the European Commission.

• Aanbevolen gebruik

  Take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily after a meal.

  Do not exceed recommended daily intake, unless advised otherwise.

  Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
  Keep out of reach of young children.
  Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.

• Ingrediënten

  Per V-caps:
  500 mg St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) (root) extract (standardized to 0,3% hypericin)

• Ingrediëntendeclaratie

  St. John’s wort; Stabilizer (capsule: HPMC); Bulking agent (cellulose); Anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide).

• Interacties en waarschuwingen

  Interactions
  St. John’s wort can lower the blood level of many drugs. As a result, these medicines work less well, such as medicines against viral or fungal infections, medicines for cancer, or medicines that suppress the immune system. If you are taking any medication, consult your physician or pharmacist before you start or stop using St. John’s wort.
  Do not use together with antidepressants ((S)SRI’s) and buspirone. Concomitant use with St. John’s wort can have serious consequences due to the occurrence of the serotonin syndrome.
  Decreased reliability of the contraceptive pill and other hormonal contraceptives due to the concomitant use of St. John’s wort, persists for 4 weeks after stop using St. John’s wort.

  Warnings
  Not for use by pregnant/nursing women.
  May interact with medicines.
  Consult your physician/pharmacist before you start or stop using this product.
  May lead to photosensitizing reactions (skin reddening) in the presence of strong sunlight.
  Not recommended in case of (a history of) bipolar disorder. St. John’s wort can trigger a manic episode.
  Not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18 years.

  Remark
  Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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