Natural Medicines featured update of the month is St. John's wort. St. John's wort is most commonly used for depression and conditions that sometimes go along with depression such as anxiety. Some recent clinical research also suggests that taking a specific St. John's wort extract three times daily for two months significantly reduces the frequency, severity, and duration of hot flashes in premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal women.
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