Properties of the Hypericum in Herbalist: what are they?

it consists of the dried flowering tops.

(hyperoside, rutin, isoquercitrin, etc.);

Diantrachinones (hypericin, pseudohyperericin);

Xanthones;

Acyl-phloroglucinols (hyperforin);

Essential oil (the main components are aliphatic hydrocarbons);

Procyanidins and catechinic tannins;

Derivatives of caffeic acid, including chlorogenic acid.

taken orally - antidepressant activities confirmed by various studies and trials are attributed. Not surprisingly, the extract of St. John's wort - in addition to being used in phytotherapy - is included in the composition of a real drug (Nervaxon®) indicated for the treatment of mild-moderate depressive syndromes.

St. John's wort oil, obtained by maceration in vegetable oil, on the other hand, has anti-inflammatory and healing properties.