St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort :
Hypericum Perforatum. Also called Goatweed, Hypericum and Klamath Wee. An aromatic perennial herb which has been used for centuries for a wide variety of conditions. The plant's active compound, hypericin, has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory activity. Hypericin has also been shown to have monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibiting activity, mimicking the action of antidepressant agents. Research has shown that St. John's Wort inhibits the growth of some strains of bacteria that are highly resistant to antibiotics, such as Staphylococcus aureus, enterococcus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. St. John's Wort has also been reported to have anti viral activity against herpes simplex virus, influenza virus and hepatitis B virus[Bulk St. John’s Wort Product]
