Hypericum for fatigue : A pilot study

Author(s): Stevinson, C., Dixon, M. , Ernst, E.

Journal/Book: Phytomed. 1998; 5(6): 443-447.

Abstract: Fatigue is a common reason for consulting a doctor but there is no definitive treatment. Hypericum perforatum has been shown to reduce symptoms of fatigue in depressed patients. It therefore may have potential value as a remedy for fatigue of unexplained origin. This pilot study aimed to investigate the effect of Hypericum on fatigue in a small group of patients in order to formulate a hypothesis upon which a randomized controlled trial could be subsequently atigue and that the study design must take account of the role of depression in fatigue.

Keyword(s): phyto. cr. nrt. hypericum. fatigue

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