Evidence supporting the use of: Hypericum (unspecified)
For the health condition: Addictions (general remedies for)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Hypericum, commonly known as St. John’s Wort, has a long history of traditional use primarily for mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Its application for "addictions" is less well-established but does appear in some traditional and herbal medicine literature, mainly in the context of alleviating symptoms of withdrawal or supporting emotional stability during recovery. However, robust scientific evidence supporting its efficacy specifically for treating or supporting addiction (of any kind, such as alcohol, nicotine, or other substances) is lacking. A few small studies and animal experiments have explored Hypericum's potential to mitigate symptoms related to withdrawal, particularly from alcohol and opioids, but results are inconclusive and not widely replicated. Most references to its use in addiction are anecdotal or based on its mood-modulating effects, under the assumption that improving mood may indirectly support individuals recovering from addiction. Major clinical guidelines do not recommend Hypericum for addiction treatment. Thus, while there is some traditional precedent for its use in this context, scientific validation is minimal, and evidence quality is low.

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