What it is
St John's Wort (Hypericin) is a single-ingredient supplement in capsule form, used to support sleep quality and relaxation. It is specifically formulated for adults seeking to improve their nervous system balance and manage low mood.
Supplement · Mood, Anxiety & Emotional Balance
St John's Wort (Hypericin)
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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How it works
St John's Wort (Hypericin) primarily acts on the central nervous system. Its effects on sleep and calm are typically observed within 1-3 weeks of consistent daily use, with efficacy being more dependent on regularity than dose size.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address difficulty falling asleep, restless sleep, daytime fatigue. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Avoid / careful
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
How long does it take for St John's Wort to work?
Noticeable improvements in sleep quality and feelings of calm are typically observed within 1 to 3 weeks of consistent daily use.
Can St John's Wort be taken with other medications?
St John's Wort can interact with many prescription medications. It is crucial to consult a doctor or pharmacist before combining it with any other drugs, especially those affecting neurotransmitter pathways.
What is the recommended dose for St John's Wort?
The standard recommended dose is 500 mg per day, taken consistently for optimal results.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for sleep quality and relaxation
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Editorial notes
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About St John’s Wort (Hypericin)
St John’s Wort (Hypericin) is a mood, anxiety & emotional balance supplement used to support sleep quality and relaxation. Hypericum for low mood and nervous balance. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a western-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. St John’s Wort (Hypericin) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the brain, nervous system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 1-3 weeks for noticeable sleep and calm. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Evidence
St John’s Wort (Hypericin) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for sleep quality and relaxation. Hypericum for low mood and nervous balance. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 1-3 weeks for noticeable sleep and calm, and individual response varies.
Dosing
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Cautions
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Who it’s for
Adults looking to address difficulty falling asleep, restless sleep, daytime fatigue. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Mood, Anxiety & Emotional Balance category, St John’s Wort (Hypericin) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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