Plant Sources: The whole herb of Hypericum perforatum L Bioactive Ingredients: Hypericin Characteristics: Brownish black powderSpecifications: Hypericin 0.3% UV CAS Number: 548-04-9 Molecular Formula: C30H16O8Molecular Weight: 504.43 Benefits:To prevent against depression To prevent against bacterial infections Treatment of pre-menstrual syndrome Medicinal Use: St. John's Wort contains hypericin that inhibits monoamine oxidase, a bodily chemical associated with depression. It appears that hypericin does not act alone. Like many herbal medicines, St. John's Wort relies on the complex interplay of many constituents for its antidepressant actions. Patients suffering from depression received relief, increased appetite, more interest in life, greater self-esteem and restoration of normal sleeping patterns. St.John's Wort Extract is also used to cure birds flu by now in China.
