Book excerpt: It's a yellow wildflower whose extraordinary properties have been documented for centuries. Hypericum, or St. John's wort, has emerged as one of the most popular, effective, & safe treatments for a devastating disease that affects millions: depression. Shows readers how they can relieve a host of different emotional conditions & difficulties accompanying the stresses of everyday life by tapping nature's own resources instead of using drugs. This book examines how extracts of St. John's wort, which are widely available, influence the brain chemical serotonin & other brain chemicals as well. Learn how to feel better quickly, safely, & naturally.