Hypericum is a shrub plant of European origin from the hypericaceae family, the most abundant species in this family. Its name comes from the property that was attributed to this herb to make evil spirits and apparitions flee. Flowers used to be hung over religious icons on Saint John's Day.
The active part of this shrub are the flowering tops, which contain naphthodianthrones, mainly hypericin, pseudohypericin and isohypericin, the first being the most active, and of which it is standardized. It also contains flavonoids, bisflavones, caffeic acid derivatives, proanthocyanidols, phytosterols, hyperforin, and coumarins, among others.
Properties
Traditionally, St. John's wort has been used to improve:
Symptoms associated with psychosomatic disturbances.
Mild and moderate depressive disorders, anxiety and nervous fatigue.
Externally it is also used as a healing agent, for the treatment of wounds, skin ulcerations, burns and eczema.
Main indications
Anxiety
Depression
Night terrors.
Neurovegetative disorders of the climacteric.
How to use
Take 1-2 capsules a day
Precautions
St. John's wort preparations should not be used simultaneously with medications without medical supervision, since this herb modifies various enzymes that metabolize medications.
It can cause photosensitivity in sensitive people. In these cases it is recommended not to expose yourself directly to the sun.
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this plant.
Pregnancy and lactation: It is recommended not to administer.
