St John's Wort - other alternatives?

[AndyMu72]

Hello wise people,

Diagnosed with PD 3 and a half years ago. Going through difficult time. My mum is at end of life with inoperable brain tumour - maybe a week or two to go (this has been very sudden). My dad is also receiving Immunotherapy treatment for lung cancer.

Had been looking at St John's Wort to help with mood and maybe take the edge off what seems like constant crying. However, many publications/websites say St John's Wort not to be used with Levodopa (I take Sinimet 25/mg100mg 2-3 times a day).

Any alternative herbal remedies out there that work and don't react with C/L? I'm in the UK.

Any advice much appreciated.

Best wishes,

Andy

[MBAnderson]

Some pwp feel Lion's maine and/or Lithium oratate might help

[AndyMu72 in reply to MBAnderson]

Thank you MBAnderson . Will look into that.

[Hope-full1970]

I'm sorry you are going through so much. I have found 5htp and Lithium Oratate 5mg both to be helpful. I'll pray for peace for you and your family as you go through this difficult time 🙏

[AndyMu72 in reply to Hope-full1970]

Thank you for both the advice and the prayers Hope-full1970

[1LittleWillow]

I'm so sorry for all you're going through. Mannitol powder (about 2 tsp/day, usually taken in herbal tea at bedtime) helps my low moods significantly.

[AndyMu72 in reply to 1LittleWillow]

Thank you 1LittleWillow

[Despe]

Haven't read that Saint John's Wort is contraindicated with L/C. Hubby is taking both and haven't seen any reaction.

[AndyMu72 in reply to Despe]

Interesting Despe thank you

[Despe in reply to AndyMu72]

You are very welcome.