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St John's wort
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St John's wort
Hypericum perforatum Herbal medicine A perennial herb that contains flavonoids, glycosides, mucilage, tannins, volatile oil; it is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent, expectorant, sedative; as an antidepressant, it is overrated, proving ineffective in double-blinded placebo-controlled trials Toxicology SJW may interfere with OCs, anti-HIV agents, transplant drugs, anti-depressants; it causes HTN, headaches, N&V; it may also interact with amphetamines, amino acids–tryptophan, tyrosine, antiasthmatic inhalants, beer, wine, chocolate, coffee, fava beans, cold and hay fever agents, narcotics, nasal decongestants, smoked or pickled foods. See Herbal medicine.
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The bridesmaids wore chocolate dupioni silk tea-length dresses by Priscilla and carried a bouquets of roses, spray orchids, and green hypercium berries.
Fiser & Stroud by Mississippi Magazine
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A blooming great bouquet by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
The bridesmaids wore lavender silk shantung knee-length dresses by Coren Moore and carried bouquets of brightly colored flowers including orange tulips, red roses, yellow poesy calla lilies, blue irises, stems of fuchsia stock, and green hypercium.
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