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Hypericum perforatum

Hypericum perforatum

The English names for this herb are Goat weed, Hypericum, Klamath weed, St. John`s wort.

Warning: St. John`s wort may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. Other side effects can include anxiety, dry mouth, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, headache, or sexual dysfunction. It is not use during pregancy or lactation. Research shows that St. John`s wort interacts with some drugs. The herb affects the way the body processes or breaks down many drugs; in some cases, it may speed or slow a drug`s breakdown. Drugs that can be affected include: Indinavir (or may be other drugs which control HIV infection), Irinotecan (or may be other drugs of cancer treatment), Cyclosporine, which prevents the body from rejecting transplanted organs , Digoxin, Warfarin and related anticoagulants, Birth control pills, Antidepressants (When combined with certain antidepressants, St. John`s wort may increase side effects such as nausea, anxiety, headache, and confusion).

Description

Hypericum perforatum. Rhizomatous perennial herbs; stems 1 to several, erect, becoming somewhat woody toward base, 5-10 dm long, black-dotted. Leaves linear to elliptic or oblanceolate, primary ones 10-30 mm long, 3-16 mm wide, usually black-dotted.Seeds dark brown, cylindrical, ca. 1 mm long, the surface pitted.

Hypericum perforatum's Flower. In paniculate cymes; sepals connate at base, the lobes lanceolate, 3-5 mm long, glandular punctate; petals obovate, 5-8 mm long, black-dotted along margins; stamens numerous, in 3 clusters;

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Hypericum perforatum's Extract are Anti-depressant, Anti-malarial, Pain Reliever.

Indications

The indications of Hypericum perforatum are Vitiligo, Depression, Ear Infection.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Extract500.000 – 0.000 mg/dayShould be taken extract per day and tincture 1-2ml thirce daily.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Hypericum perforatum.

Substitutes

No information regarding Hypericum perforatum's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Hypericum perforatum's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Hypericum perforatum's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Hypericum perforatum. (work in progress)