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St. John's Wort (Zveroboi) Tea / Infusion

A traditional tea preparation using St. John's Wort (Zveroboi) (Hypericum perforatum), addressing depression, anxiety, nerve pain.

teasrussian-siberianBeginner⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: Brew fresh; dried herb keeps 6–12 months stored airtightDosage: 1–3 cups daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

DepressionAnxietyNerve PainWound HealingNerve SupportInsomnia

Ingredients

  • St. John's Wort (Zveroboi) — As needed

Instructions

  1. Steep 1–2 tsp of dried St.
  2. John's Wort (Zveroboi) in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes.
  3. Cover while steeping.
  4. Strain and drink.

Interactions & contraindications

St. John's Wort (Zveroboi)

Full profile
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Pregnancy

Avoid

St. John's Wort has hormone-modulating activity and significantly interacts with many medications (it induces liver enzymes that metabolize a huge range of drugs) — generally avoided in pregnancy, and any use requires medical coordination given the interaction risk alone.

Breastfeeding

Avoid

Some case reports describe infant drowsiness/colic when the nursing parent used St. John's Wort; combined with its extensive drug-interaction profile, it's generally avoided while nursing.

Children

Avoid

Not typically used in children given its significant drug-interaction profile and hormone-modulating activity.

Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs)

Combined use raises the risk of serotonin syndrome.

Hormonal birth control

Induces liver enzymes that break down oestrogen, reducing contraceptive effectiveness.

Warfarin and other blood thinners

Speeds up drug metabolism, reducing effectiveness and clotting protection.

Immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus)

Can lower drug levels below the therapeutic range — a serious risk for transplant patients.

Triptans and other migraine medications

May increase serotonergic side effects.