St. Johns Wort

Overview

Mild to moderate depression

Latin name : Hypericum perforatum

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Sommites fleuries

Preparation Forms

teinture mere, extrait sec, gelule, huile

Active Compounds

hypericine, hyperforine, flavonoides

EFSA Health Claim

Contribue a maintenir une humeur positive

Therapeutic Properties

• Antidepressant
• Mood stabilizer
• Wound healing

Recommended Dosage

300 mg standardized extract 3x/day (0.3% hypericin)

Contraindications

• SSRI antidepressants
• Oral contraceptives
• Anticoagulants
• Immunosuppressants

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended