st johns wort

What's the harm in using "complimentary" medicine? http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/21/2749582.htm?section=justin

Hey, everyone! I am debating this guy about alternative medicine and I could use some help. I am trying to find good credible sources about the efficacy of St. John's wort. Does it work? Here is the guy's e-mail: I think you are wrong. 1. Whether something works or not is not dependent...

A story was released by the associated press that a medical study done on children with ADHD showed that taking St. John's Wort fared no better than placebos. St. John's wort fails to help kids with ADHD I hope to see more stories like this in the future. Homeopathy does not work.

Found this online. Are there any opinions on whether or not this article is valid? I especially like the quote when talking about St. Johns wort that says "It's worth a try...". When the article talks about lots of evidence both for and against I think that you could find point/counterpoints...

A German study has added weight to the argument that a herbal remedy is an effective treatment for depression. Researchers compared the effectiveness of St John's wort to anti-depressant drug paroxetine in treating moderate and severe depression. The team found half of those with the condition...