St John's Wort The Mood Enhancing Herb Author:Christopher Hobbs Worried about taking chemicals for depression, anxiety, or insomnia? Take St. John's wort instead. You may have heard about this herb on 20/20 and in Newsweek, and now Christopher Hobbs's new book explains its history and helps you use it safely. A mood-enhancer since ancient times, St. John's wort is backed by years of clinical experience and n... more »ew, exciting research. Before you take Prozac, Zoloft, or Paxil, take a little time to consider St. John's wort. You don't need a prescription for this herb. And as Hobbs reports, researchers say it works!« less