St John’s Wort Hypericin powder

What is St John’s Wort extract hypericin?

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, but it is now widely cultivated in many provinces of China, such as Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Xinjiang, Shandong, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, and Guizhou. In traditional Chinese medicine, people use the crushed herb as a topical remedy for wounds, infections, inflammation, and burns.

Hypericin is an anthraquinone compound extracted from the flower of Hypericum perforatum, also known as St. John’s wort. It is a dark brown powder with a distinctive fragrance and a bitter taste, and it dissolves easily in water. Hypericin has the chemical formula C30H16O8 and the CAS Number 548-04-9. Research indicates that hypericin has potent biological effects, such as antidepressant, antiviral, and wound-healing properties.

Benefits of hypericin powder

Hypericum perforatum, or St. John’s wort, is a medicinal herb that has been used for centuries to treat various ailments, such as burns, wounds, nervous disorders, and immune system problems. In recent years, studies have revealed its antidepressant and antiviral properties. Hypericin is the main active compound in St. John’s wort that is responsible for most of these effects. Some of the benefits of hypericin are the following:

Antidepressant

Hypericin is a natural compound that may have antidepressant effects. It works differently from the 5-HTP ingredient, a supplement that some people use for depression. Hypericin may increase the levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain, which can improve mood and reduce symptoms of mild to moderate depression.

Antiviral

Studies have shown that hypericin, a natural compound found in St. John’s wort, can fight against some RNA viruses. It may boost the immune system and lower inflammation caused by viral infections. Therefore, hypericin may be a potential drug or supplement for preventing or treating viral diseases.

Wound-healing

Hypericin is a natural compound that may have wound-healing properties. It may reduce inflammation, stimulate blood circulation, and enhance tissue regeneration.

Anti-cancer

Studies have shown that hypericin, a natural compound found in St. John’s wort, may have anti-cancer effects. It may induce cell apoptosis, inhibit blood vessel formation, and enhance the effects of photodynamic therapy a treatment that uses light and a photosensitizer to kill cancer cells in some types of cancer, such as breast, prostate, and skin cancer.