Why is St Johns Wort banned in Ireland??!
Question:
Why is St Johns Wort banned in Ireland??
My sister lived in England and she say it was great
Answers:
The herb was banned from being sold over-the —counter and the decision by the then Minister for Health, Mr Brian Cowen, angered users of the herb and health shop owners alike.
Mr Cowen made his decision based on advice from the Irish Medicines Board, which expressed concern over a number of issues including possible side-effects, such as fatigue and photosensitivity, and the possibility of the herb interacting with prescribed medicines.
However the regulations banning the open sale of the herb did not cover importation. Therefore despite the fact that people are unable to buy St John's Wort in the Republic of Ireland, they can import it from other places, including Northern Ireland, as long as it is for personal use.