10 Fascinating Health Benefits from St. John's Wort

4. Relief from anxiety

The same chemicals that aid women cope with the side effects of the menstrual cycle makes St. John’s Wort of general value to those who suffer from anxiety problems. The pressures of modern, urban life account for some of this increase in the numbers of people complaining about difficulties getting to sleep, of nerves that seem to be on edge much of the time, and a feeling of being drained of energy. The chemicals the herb releases in the body making it easier to attain a healthy hormone balance and to reduce stress symptoms significantly.