Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Klamath Weed Hypericum perforatum	Antidepressant, antispasmodic, astringent, cholagogue, diuretic, nervin, sedative.	Single product	Oct. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Klamath Weed, St. John's Wort, John's Wort, Goatweed. Parts Used: Flowering tops. Historical Uses: Klamath Weed has been used as an herbal remedy since the middle ages. Its use was revived during the past decade and it is now found as a component of numerous herbal preparations for the treatment of anxiety, sleeplessness and depression.1 The plant has been employed in traditional medicine as an antidepressant and for the treatment of gastritis and nervous unrest.1,2 It has also been used in cases of liver and biliary tract disorders.3 Klamath Weed has also been recommended in cases of bed-wetting, excitability, neuralgia and irregular menstruation.3,4 Externally, it has been applied to burns and skin eruption, bruises, sprains, rheumatic conditions, lumbago, hemorrhoids, pain in the coccyx and in cases of trembling, tics and tremors and "Bell's Palsy". 3,4 Contraindications: Avoid in cases of liver damage. Adverse reactions: Exposure of the skin to the sun should be limited after using extracts of this plant. Dosage: 20 to 40 drops three times per day or more as needed. Externally, apply generously, three to four times per day. Avoid contact with eyes. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994; M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994, p.123. 3 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.291 4 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.126.

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