Conditions St. John's Wort Helps Treat

Somatization Disorder Symptoms

While the name sounds physical, somatization disorder is really a psychological disorder characterized by a preoccupation with being ambushed by physical symptoms. Individuals suffering from somatization disorder experience genuine psychological stress. They become so worried about experiencing physical symptoms, even in the absence of any actual diagnosis, that their daily lives are disrupted because of it.

St. John’s wort can help treat somatization disorder symptoms in the same way it can help with the symptoms of depression. These symptoms are associated with a drop in certain neurotransmitters, like serotonin, St. John's wort is believed to be able to rectify. Brain chemical disorders are also associated with causing physical pain in the nerves and muscles, which is why there is a complicated relationship between depression, anxiety, and actual pain in depression patients. St. John’s wort can help alleviate this vicious cycle naturally, while sparing patients the usual side effects of traditional medications.

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