With this herb the side effects are few and easily countered. The most common is sun sensitivity. The chemical hypericin is the cause of this problem. Some users of St. John s Wort report dry mouth, and slight weight loss. This is probably due to the diuretic properties this plant exhibits.
Some users report fatigue, or decreased concentration.
Another reaction is an elevated reaction to alcohol. Users of St. Johns Wort should avoid drinking alcohol, just as patients taking its pharmaceutical counterparts for depression should. If these side effects become a problem while taking St. John s Wort, termination of the treatment ends the effect. St. John s Wort can be found in a number of forms. Teas, tinctures, decoctions, oils, capsules, and dried flowers for home preparations are all suitable and easy to find forms for use.