Product Name: St. John's Wort Extract
Plant Origin: Hypericum Perforatum
Specification: Total hypericin 0.1%-0.6% hypericin 0.1%-0.2%
St. John's wort also contains various flavonoids and proanthocyanidin polymers. As an antidepressant, St. John's wort has been shown to inhibit an enzyme (catechol-O-methyltransferase) which degrades certain neurotransmitters such as dopamine.St. John's Wort Extract has also been shown to inhibit serotonin re-uptake in the brain, and to reduce expression of interleukin-6 and gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) uptake. Each of these actions can contribute to alleviating depression by slowing the recycling of neurotransmitters needed for maintaining emotional balance. As an anti-viral agent, St. John's wort has been reputed to inhibit replication of several viruses, including the Herpes simplex, HIV, and the virus that causes mononucleosis.
Action:
1)St. John's Wort Extract Hypericin has significant support in the treatment of mild to moderate depression, can also help to control appetite and Promotes weight loss.
2)St. John's Wort Extract Hypericin is a valuable healing and anti-inflammatory remedy,and improves tolerance to stress. |