Herb as effective as anti-depressant

A herbal remedy is an effective treatment for depression as general medication, according to a German study. As the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk reports, researchers compared the effectiveness of St John's wort to the anti-depressant paroxetine in treating moderate and severe depression. The team found that half of those with the condition improved when given the herb, compared with a third using the drug. A total of 244 people were involved in the study.