St jons wort for depression?

Does anyone take st jons wort for depression? I hate taking perscribed meds for my depression. I would perfer something all natural. I have taken it a few times and it really does help me. In the olden days they didnt have anti depressants and now they over perscribe them in my opinion. yes some people really do need them I understand but I hate the way mine makes me feel and I am tired of trying differant kinds each one giving me crazy side effects.