A major principle behind the Yogi Tea Company is to produce flavorful tea that enhances well-being. One such tea is St. John's Wort Blues Away Tea. This tea is advertised as an effective treatment for many of the symptoms of depression. Depression is one of the leading causes of disability, according to the World Health Organization. Consult your doctor before trying Yogi Tea as a treatment for your depression.
St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort is a medicinal herb used to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Although it can alleviate symptoms of mild to moderate depression on a short-term basis, it is not a proven treatment for depression, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Also, there is no evidence of its effectiveness for the treatment of severe depression. In addition, St. John's Wort interacts negatively with antidepressant medications that can result in harmful side effects.
Ayurvedic Spices
Many varieties of Yogi Tea, including St. John's Wort Blues Away Tea, have a combination of five ayurvedic spices. Ayurvedic medicine began in India thousands of years ago. Many of its treatments involve blending different herbs, spices and oils. Yogi Tea contains the following five traditional Ayurvedic spices: cardamom seed, cinnamon bark, clove bud, ginger root and black pepper. This combination is purported to make you feel vibrant and alive, according to the company's website.
English Lavender Flower
Another ingredient in St. John's Wort Blues Away Tea is English lavender flower. English lavender flower is the species of lavender plants with medicinal purposes. It has soothing and calming effects which is why its essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to relieve stress. In addition to its aroma, it provides a floral flavor in teas. According to the HomeRemedyCentral website, lavender tea is used to treat depression because it alleviates many of its symptoms such as stress, fatigue, headaches, anxiety and nervous tension. Side effects include constipation and changes in appetite.
Other Varieties
Although St. John's Wort Blues Away Tea targets many of the symptoms of depression, symptoms vary from person to person. In other words, not everyone experiences depression in the same way. Other varieties of Yogi Tea may provide symptom relief without St. John's Wort. Some of these teas are Bedtime, Calming, Comforting Chamomile, Kava Stress Relief and Relaxed Mind. All of these are contained in Yogi's Rest and Relax Sampler.
References
- Yogi.com: The Yogi Philosophy
- Natural Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: St. John's Wort
- Natural Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Ayurvedic Medicine: An Introduction
- Home Remedy Central: Benefits of Lavender Tea
- YogiProducts.com: Yogi Herbal Tea
- World Health Organization: Depression
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