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A Friend Has Been Feeling Blue for a Few Weeks

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A friend has been feeling blue for a few weeks.She doesn't think her problem is serious enough to see a doctor and wants your opinion on St.John's wort.What are the benefits and risks of herbal medications in general and St.John's wort in particular? Should she try this herbal medication?


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