AKA: St. John's Wort, Hypericum
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III. Chemical Profile ( IUPAC name)
1,3,4,6,8,13-Hexahydroxy-10,11-dimethylphenanthro[1,10,9,8-opqra]perylene-7,14-dione
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IV. History
St. John's Wort has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, primarily for its antidepressant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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V. Legal Information
St. John's Wort is available over the counter as a dietary supplement.
Key US Federal Policies:
St. John's Wort products are regulated by the FDA as dietary supplements. They must meet standards for labeling, quality, and safety.
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VI. Physical Effects
Hypericin, the active compound in St. John's Wort, is believed to inhibit the reuptake of neurotransmitters like serotonin, thereby alleviating depression.
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VII. Psychological Effects
Hypericin can have psychoactive effects, mainly used to treat mild to moderate depression.
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VIII. Culture
St. John's Wort is named after St. John the Baptist and has a long history of use in herbal medicine, particularly for mental health.
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