St. John's Seng
Health Concerns
Overview
The effectiveness of "St. John's Seng" is difficult to fully assess due to the presence of a large proprietary blend, which obscures the individual dosages of most ingredients. While St. John's Wort itself has strong evidence for treating mild to moderate depression, its exact quantity in the blend (100mg) is lower than typical research dosages (300-900mg daily) and therefore may be underdosed for optimal efficacy. The other ingredients are traditional herbs with some documented benefits, but their individual amounts are unknown, making it impossible to determine if they are at clinically effective levels.
The Good
St. John's Wort may support mood and mental well-being for mild to moderate depression.
Includes a wide array of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs with historical use for various health benefits.
Some individual herbs in the blend like Astragalus and Ginseng are known for immune and adaptogenic properties.
The Bad
Significant drug interactions due to St. John's Wort with antidepressants, oral contraceptives, blood thinners, etc.
Proprietary blend makes it impossible to know effective dosages of most ingredients.
St. John's Wort (100mg per serving) is likely underdosed compared to clinically effective doses (300-900mg daily).
Is it for you?
Best For: Individuals seeking mood support, nerve health support
Skip If: You are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications like antidepressants, oral contraceptives, or anticoagulants.
Ingredients Analysis
How to Use
Follow product label directions, typically taken with water.
Daily
Morning
With food
Who Should Use This
Best For:
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