St. John’s wort extract

St. John’s wort is a plant with yellow, star-shaped flowers. St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), is a plant that grows in the wild. The herbal raw material from St. John’s wort, ie its inflorescences collected and dried, are referred to as St. John’s wort (Latin: Hyperici herba). It contains the red dye hypericin, pseudohipericin, hyperforin, flavonoids (rutin, quercetin), hyperoside, bactericidal tannins, vitamins A and C and essential oil. It is sold as a dietary supplement in the United States, where the standards for selling supplements are less strict. St. John’s wort is most commonly used for depression and mood disorders. There is some strong scientific evidence that it is effective for mild to moderate depression. It improves depressive mood and decreases nervousness and tiredness related to depression. Also, St. John’s wort might not be as effective for more severe cases of depression. St. John’s wort is also used for symptoms of menopause and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. St. John’s wort might cause serious interactions with some medications.