A.Vogel Hypericum (St John's Wort)depression,nerve pain,shingles,sciatica

Directions for use:
Adults: 20 drops in a little water twice daily or 1 tablet 3 times daily
Chidren: This product is not recommended for children

Before taking this product:
Please check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any prescribed medicines as St John's Wort may affect the way they work

Please seek medical advice if pregnant
Keep out of reach and sight of children
Store in a cool dry place

A.Vogel (Bioforce) Hypericum

Mild to moderate depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Nerve pain, e.g. neuralgia, sciatica
Viral infections, e.g. shingles, cold sores

How does St. John's Wort work?

There is little doubt that Hypericum works by influencing the neurotransmitters in the brain.
The substances responsible for this action are thought to be hypericin and hyperforin.
However, it is widely accepted that the action of the herb cannot be assigned to a specific constituent, but is rather the balanced effect of all the substances within the plant.
It has also been suggested that the action of Hypericum is mediated through the reduction in the number of serotonin receptors.
Hypericum has also been found to contain flavonoids which possess analgesic action in those suffering with nerve pain, e.g. neuralgia, shingles and sciatica.

Ingredients in Hypericum (St John's Wort) tincture:
Tincture of organically grown fresh flower heads of St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), extracted in alcohol (66% v/v).

Ingredients in Hypericum (St John's Wort) tablets:
Extract of organically grown fresh Hypericum perforatum (St John’s Wort) flower heads. Also contains microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, soya polysaccharide and hydrated cottonseed oil. Each 275mg tablet contains the equivalent of 1000mg of fresh Hypericum perforatum providing 330mg of hypericin.

In recent years, the incidence of depression has been on the increase.

Hopelessness, dejection, loss of self esteem, difficulty in concentrating and sleep disturbance are some of the features associated with depression.

Hypericum, if taken over a longer period of time, has a beneficial effect on mild to moderate depressive states without the potential for addiction, and with virtually no side effects.

SADs are depressive disorders triggered by an imbalance in the neurotransmitters found in the brain, probably resulting from a lack of sunlight.

Restrictions for use:

Hypericum (St John's Wort) preparations may interfere with certain prescribed medication.

Patients on prescribed medication should therefore consult their doctor or pharmacist before using Hypericum. Patients currently taking Hypericum who are subsequently prescribed medication or buy medicine from a pharmacy, must tell their doctor or pharmacist that they are taking Hypericum.

Exposure to the sun while taking Hypericum may result in a skin reaction. This is more common when Hypericum is applied externally.

A.Vogel (Bioforce) 100% Natural – 100% Reliable

At A.Vogel the cultivation and harvesting of herbal remedies as well as their production are transparent.

All plants are cultivated according to the strict guidelines of BIO-SUISSE, i.e. without synthetic fertiliser, insecticides, herbicides or pesticides.
Their plants are left to grow and mature until they reach their optimum potential.
One section of each crop is not harvested to allow the seeds to ripen, ensuring that they obtain their own seed stock.

All natural remedies are produced according to stringent GMP Guidelines (Good Manufacturing Practice) of the European and Swiss Medical Authorities.

More about Bioforce (Words by Bioforce)

Bioforce is the UK market leader for Herbal Medicines. The company produces an extensive range of products focusing on A.Vogel organic fresh herb tinctures and tincture tablets. Established in 1987 and based in Irvine, Scotland, we are at the forefront of Phytotherapy, the science of using herbs to maintain health and influence illness.

The A.Vogel range of fresh herb tinctures and tablets are manufactured in Switzerland and transported to Scotland where they are bottled in our modern facility in Irvine, which also operates to GMP standards. All our products are distributed throughout Britain and Ireland.

We are a modern science-based company, grounded in the knowledge and traditions of the herbalist. We offer a comprehensive programme of education to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available to those who use our products. Our team of Territory Managers is supplemented by a Nutritionist, Pharmacists and Quality Control staff and headed by our Medical Director, Dr Jen Tan.

Our leading products include Echinaforce, Atrogel Arnica Gel, Atrosan Devil's Claw tablets, Prostasan Saw Palmetto capsules, Venaforce Horse Chestnut tablets and Hyperiforce St John's Wort tablets.

Our parent company, based in Roggwil, Switzerland, was founded in 1963 by Alfred Vogel, the eminent Swiss Naturopath and pioneer in natural health, and now supplies fresh herb tinctures to over 30 countries world-wide.

The majority of herbs used to produce the A.Vogel range are grown using a strict organic protocol, mainly in the fertile conditions of Roggwil. This allows the company to exert complete control over the cultivation of plants, from planting through to harvesting using Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP).

All our products are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) protocols and control. Stringent quality controls and a full range of scientific tests throughout growth and manufacture also ensure the best of quality. Certain herbs such as Arnica montana, Saw Palmetto and Devil’s Claw are cultivated on special farms in other parts of the world, again using organic protocols."

A. Vogel (Bioforce) Hypericum - St John's Wort

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