St. John's Wort is a shrub native to Europe and belongs to the Hypericaceae family. Its name comes from the herb's supposed ability to ward off evil spirits and apparitions. The flowers were often hung over religious icons on St. John's Day.
The active ingredient of this shrub is the flowering tops, which contain naphthodianthrones, primarily hypericin, pseudohypericin, and isohypericin, the most active of which is the former, from which the standard is made. It also contains flavonoids, bisflavones, caffeic acid derivatives, proanthocyanidins, phytosterols, hyperforin, and coumarins, among others.
Properties
Traditionally, St. John's Wort has been used to improve:
Symptoms associated with psychosomatic disorders.
Moderate and mild depressive disorders, anxiety and nervous fatigue.
Externally, it is also used as a healing agent, for the treatment of wounds, skin ulcers, burns and eczema.
Main indications
Anxiety
Depression
Night terrors.
Neurovegetative disorders of menopause.
Instructions for use
Take 1-2 capsules daily
Precautions
St. John's wort preparations should not be used simultaneously with medications without medical supervision, as this herb modifies various enzymes that metabolize medications.
May cause photosensitivity in sensitive individuals. In these cases, it is recommended not to expose yourself directly to the sun.
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this plant.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: It is recommended not to administer.
