St Johns Wort - Hypericum
Hypericum perforatum - Moderate - Antiviral, astringent, vulnerary and antidepressant Mild - Nervine Others - Antiinflammatory, Anxiolytic & relaxant Indications: Historically used for burns, ulcers, wounds, abdominal pains and bacterial disease. Today it is used for depression, antiviral, effective against many strains of viruses (broad spectrum antiviral). Helps in aids, cancer, hepatitis B, herpes strains including shingles, chickenpox, glandular fever, influenza, mumps and encephalitis. Stimulates damaged nerve endings. Active Constituents: Up to 4% naphthodinthorones including hypericin and pseudohypericin, flavonoids, volatile oils and tannins.
