Hypericum perforatum
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Hypericum perforatum.
The English Names for this herb are Goat weed, Hypericum, Klamath weed, St. John`s wort.
Pharmacological Actions
Extract:
Anti-depressantAnti-malarialPain Reliever
Indications
The Indications of Hypericum perforatum are Vitiligo, Depression, Ear Infection.
No Contra Indication information is available for Hypericum perforatum.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Hypericum perforatum.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Hypericum perforatum.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Hypericum perforatum.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Extract | 500.000mg/day | Should be taken extract per day and tincture 1-2ml thirce daily. |
Herb's 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;
Taste Odor & Occurrence
No information about taste, odor & occurences is available for Hypericum perforatum
Substitutes
No information regarding Hypericum perforatum's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Hypericum perforatum's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Hypericum perforatum's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
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).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Hypericum perforatum. (work in progress)