Does St. John's Wort help with sleep?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 89% of 9 people who reported on St. John's Wort for sleep say it improved. 11% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
Sleep: what users report
89%better9 reports · few reports
8 better1 no change0 worse
What people say about St. John's Wort and sleep
“St. John's Wort, Passion Flower, Hops, and Skullcap. My sleep improved with those.”
“I dabbled with 5-HTP ... and St. John's Wort ... and found them to have some nice anti-anxiety / sedating effects.”
“I've used in for 1 month in the past. It didn't help with sleep, but it at least made me feel less anxious and stressed.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong98 meta-analyses · 111 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at sleep. See all research on St. John's Wort.
Side effects people mention
photosensitivity 12serotonin syndrome 5eye problems 2dissociation 1sun sensitivity 1
What else is St. John's Wort used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count