The history of herbal medicine dates back thousands of years. Many of us don’t realize that our current conventional medications come from plants. Greg Monzel is an herbalist who has dedicated his life to keeping the rich history and traditions of plant medicine alive and relevant. In today’s episode, we called on him to help us unravel the mystery of St. John’s Wort.
St. John’s Wort is a very commonly used supplement as it relates to mood disorders. But why? How does it work? Where does it grow and how do we identify it?  Listen as we answer all these questions and more.
Today on The Lab Report:

6:20 OMG! Greg Monzel is our favorite herbalist
9:55 The basics of St. John’s Wort
11:45 Are there medications growing in your yard?
14:45 What does St. John’s Wort look like?
17:05 Whole plant vs. constituents
19:25 John’s Wort – It’s not just for mood!
23:40 Medication interference and toxicity
27:15 Which constituent of St. John’s Wort is best?
31:45 The Fireball
33:40 What’s in a Name?  

 
Additional Resources:
Greg's website - wildpersimmonwellness.com
 
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