Posted by sdb on June 4, 2008, at 11:30:44
In reply to Re: comparism of hypericum studies, STW3-VI }} sig, posted by sdb on June 2, 2008, at 14:16:22
> > Do those studies (which I have not really read) give us any reason to prefer hypericin as against hyperforin?
> >
> > One problem with hypericin (I think?) here is the light sensitivity thing.
>
> (1) no.
>
> (2) as far as I know hypericin is more blamed for light sensitivity.
>
> warm regards
>
> sdb
>
>here is quite much written about that:
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/stjohn_od.htm
you really have to take care of interactions.
But in general and not specifically for st. john's wort, drug (skin) - allergies can be dramatic.
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