St. John's Wort
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Hypericum Perforatum
- Licence holder
- Dr. Ma's Laboratories Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80089058
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 6 November 2018
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Hypericum perforatum Source : Sommité Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 1,000 milligramme Potency : 0.28 Pour cent Hypericin | 200 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Stéarate de magnésium, Hypromellose, Dioxyde de silicium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | minimum: 1 Capsule ; maximum: 2 Capsule | minimum: 1 Tous les jours ; maximum: 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (sedative and/or calmative). Used in Herbal Medicine to help promote healthy mood balance. Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve sleep, disturbances associated with mood imbalance.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Some people may experience mild gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, restlessness and/or headaches.
- Contre-indications
Do not use if you are taking anti-cancer medications, blood thinners, antidepressant medications (e.g. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), anti-HIV agents, cardiovascular medications, immunosuppressants and/or contraceptive medications.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet light (UV) or UV therapy. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking anti-anxiety medications, seizure medications, antihistamines, bronchodilators, muscle relaxants and/or opiates.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80089058
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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