Description
St John’s Wort Extract 0.3% Hypericin
St John’s Wort Extract (Hypericum perforatum) is a concentrated herbal extract made from the St John’s Wort plant. This traditional herb has a long history of use in European herbal practices and has also featured in several other traditional systems of herbal medicine.
Our extract contains 0.3% hypericin, a naturally occurring compound found in Hypericum perforatum. The standardized extract provides a consistent concentration of this naturally occurring constituent in a convenient powdered form.
About St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort is a perennial plant with distinctive yellow flowers. It grows naturally across parts of Europe and Asia and has a long history of traditional herbal use.
The plant contains a variety of naturally occurring compounds, including hypericin and other constituents. These compounds have attracted considerable scientific interest, and researchers continue to study the properties of Hypericum perforatum.
Our 0.3% Hypericin extract offers a concentrated alternative to using the whole dried herb. It is suitable for those interested in traditional herbs and standardized botanical extracts.
Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum
Common Name: St John’s Wort
Active Compound: Hypericin
Standardization: 0.3% Hypericin
Form: Extract Powder
Important Safety Information
St John’s Wort can interact with many prescription and over-the-counter medicines and may reduce their effectiveness. These include certain antidepressants, oral contraceptives, warfarin, some heart medicines, HIV medicines and cancer medicines. Combining St John’s Wort with certain antidepressants can also cause serious serotonin-related side effects.
If you take any medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using St John’s Wort. Do not use this product as a substitute for prescribed treatment. Extra caution is recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as safety information is limited.
This product is a natural herbal ingredient and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
