This perennial herb is grown freely in wild and reaches the height of 1-3 feet. It has erect stem. Its leaves are of pale green in colour. Calyx and corolla is marked with black dots and lines. Sepals and petals are 5 in number. Ovary is peered shaped with three long styles. Stamens in three bundles joined by their bases. Its flowers have peculiar smell and tastes bitter and astringent.

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders

St John's Wort mechanism is believed to inhibit serotonin (5 HT) much like conventional anti depressant. Hyperforin and hypercium shows to inhibit 5HT,dopamine, noradrenaline, GABA and glutamates. Recent studies have shown that more than hyperforin and hypercium, extracts are useful so we can say besides these others things are also working to give the desiresd results so we can call its extract as active ingredients

St John's extract was given to HIV infected mice, which resulted in halting of virus progress. Now it has been under, trail for human use.

Other clinical trials were generally conducted to show the role of herb in depression. Mixed results have been found when various scientists conducted trials. Some studies have found it quite effective in cases of depression. Some trials shows results in mild to moderate depression with no to very few side effects as compared to conventional anti depressant, while other trials shows no benefit above placebo effects.

Ingredients

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: One Capsule

Amount Per Serving

St John ’s Wort extract 300mg

(Hypericum perforatum)

Standardized to 0.3% Hypericin

Other ingredients: Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Talc, Methyl paraben, Propyl paraben.

Permitted colours used in capsule shell.

Direction: One capsule thrice a day.

10 Blisters of 10 capsules each = 1 Box (100 capsules)