What are the properties of St. John’s Wort in supplements?

The properties of St. John’s Wort

Hypericum perforatum, known as perforate St John's-wort, common Saint John's wort and St John's wort is a flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae. The primary phytochemical constituents of St John's wort are hyperforin and hypericin.

Common St John's wort has long been used in herbalism and folk medicine. It was thought to have medical properties in classical antiquity and was a standard component of theriacs, from the Mithridate of Aulus Cornelius Celsus' De Medicina (ca. 30 CE) to the Venice treacle of d'Amsterdammer Apotheek in 1686. Folk usages included oily extract (“St John's oil”) and Hypericum snaps.

The red, oily extract of H. perforatum has been used in the treatment of wounds for millennia, including by the Knights Hospitaller, the Order of St John, after battles in the Crusades, which is most likely where the name came from. Both hypericin and hyperforin are under study for their potential antibiotic properties.



The supplements containing St. John’s Wort

Mood Support with St. John's Wort, 90 Veg Capsules (Now Foods)Mood Support with St. John's Wort, 90 Veg Capsules (Now Foods)

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Mood Support with St. John's Wort, 90 Veg Capsules (Now Foods) contains amoung others St. John’s Wort.

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NOW Mood Support is a nutritional supplement that has both nutrients and herbal extracts that aid in the support of a healthy nervous system and a positive, balanced mood state.
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St. John's Wort, 300 mg, 250 Veg Capsules (Now Foods)St. John's Wort, 300 mg, 250 Veg Capsules (Now Foods)

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St. John's Wort, 300 mg, 250 Veg Capsules (Now Foods) contains amoung others St. John’s Wort.

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St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) has a long history of traditional use by herbalists dating back more than 2000 years.
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St. John’s Wort - References & External links

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)

TBS Ingredient ID (TBSI ID):
FamilyHypericaceae
NameCommon Names
Hypericum PerforatumSt. John’s Wort, Johnswort, Goat Weed, Hard Hay, Amber, Klamath Weed, St. John's Wort Herb, St. John’s Wort Herb Powder, St John's-Wort
Latin NameEMA
Hyperici HerbaHyperici Herba
Description
St. John’s Wort is known as Nature’s anti-depressant. It is often used to treat depression and anxiety. It functions as an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). This allows more serotonin to stay where it’s needed to keep you feeling less depressed and anxious. This herb is also used to help quit smoking. St. John’s work possesses antiviral properties and can be used externally to treat wounds.
Caution
This herb can exacerbate sunburn in fair skinned people.
Parts Used Medicinally:Whole Plant
Habitat
St. John’s Wort grows in Europe, The United States and Australia

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