Sunshine in my basket, foraging St. John’s Wort in the Southern Highlands

Depression, low mood, PMS-D (premenstrual sadness), and the emotional weight of grief are concerns I support in clinical practice every day. St. John’s wort remains one of my favourite herbal allies for gently lifting emotional burdens and offering respite during life’s heavier seasons. Numerous randomised controlled trials now support its traditional use, reinforcing its effectiveness and safety within modern clinical practice.