Anxiety-Eze may be useful to help adopt a change in stress response patterns.

Each capsule contains

• Hypericum perforatum herb top fl. dry 2500 mg Equiv. Hypericin 1.375 mg
• Piper methysticum (Kava Kava) root dry 200 mg Equiv. Kawapyrones 6 mg
• Magnesium Phosphate 100 mg Equiv. Magnesium 19 mg

St Johns Wort

The flowering tops of Hypericum, also known as St John's Wort, have been used extensively in Europe for the relief of mild neuralgia and to help reduce the effects of mild anxiety and nervous tension. It is approved in Germany for the treatment of mild depression.

Several studies show that St. John’s Wort may be as effective as prescription anti-depressants for those suffering from mild to moderate depression

There are 20 to 30 species of St. John's Wort, but not all have medicinal qualities. Researchers aren't sure how St. John's Wort works. Some believe that, like Prozac, the herb enhances serotonin and other feel-good substances, or that it inhibits enzymes in the brain that harm these substances.

Kava Kava

From the southern hemisphere comes Kava Kava. This plant has a rather colourful history in the island communities of Oceania, with ceremonies of varying degrees of formality centered around the drinking of Kava. The root of the plant contains active ingredients which exhibit sedative and analgesic properties. It is non-habit forming and may relieve the stress of study or work, as well as promote restful sleep.

Magnesium

Included in this formula is Magnesium which the body uses in large quantities during times of stress. It is essential to help regulate nervous system transmission and muscle response.

Drug Interactions

Recently various drug interactions have been recorded with the use of St Johns Wort.

St Johns Wort has demomstrated  an inhibitory effect on a protease inhibitor called indinavir, which is used in the treatment of HIV.

St. Johns Wort should not be taken with anti-HIV drugs

The Lancet has published a study that showed that St. John's Wort may also stimulate the rejection of transplanted hearts. From this new information, scientists postulate that it is likely that St. John's Wort works along a metabolic pathway (particularly one involving the liver).

It is thought that St Johns Wort may also render such drugs as birth control less effective.

If you are currently taking a drug that works along a metabolic pathway (your doctor will know), St. John's Wort may not be for you.

Consult a physician before taking any medications with St Johns Wort