have obtained the cimicifuga this afternoon and am very excited! The nice man at Nelssons also thought that hypericum could be of use specifically for the insomnia but agreed I should try the cimicifuga first. How long before any effect should be obvious -please advise so I know to be patient, as you suggested I take only one dose?

Is there more benefit from herbal hypericum (St Johns Wort) than homepathic hypericum or is simply that the effects are more pronounced)

Also I need suggestions as to how I locate a decdnt homepath in London - are there any sites you could suggest?

Thanks again for all you help - I have to say it felt better simply writing verything down - rather akin to a course in cognitive behaviour therapy!! - when I look at what I have written I realise why I am and have not for some time been feeling "myself"