Hypericum
Hypericum
Hypericum is a genus of plants traditionally used in various herbal practices. Hypericum perforatum L., commonly known as St. John's Wort, has been studied for its potential antidepressant effects and is used in some traditional medicine systems to address depressive symptoms. Scientific evidence suggests that both H. perforatum and Chaihu Shugan San may alleviate depressive-like behaviors through different mechanisms but with overlapping pathways. Additionally, research indicates that H. perforatum and Glycyrrhiza glabra can preserve cardiac mitochondrial redox homeostasis in estrogen deficiency by modulating MAO-A and ERβ activity, while H. perforatum and Achillea millefolium essential oils show synergistic antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus epidermidis in specific oil combinations. Hypericum extracts also demonstrated significant sleep-promoting effects in mice, possibly through adenosine and melatonin receptor signaling. No major safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for Hypericum use to date.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
- —
Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- AmbosHypericum perforatum L. (San Juanito) y Chaihu Shugan San alivian los comportamientos depresivos a través de mecanismos moleculares distintos pero parcialmente superpuestos.
- Hypericum perforatum y Glycyrrhiza glabra preservan el homeostasis redox mitocondrial cardíaco en la deficiencia de estrógenos modulando MAO-A y ERβ.
- Los aceites esenciales de Hypericum perforatum y Achillea millefolium mostraron actividad sintéctica contra Staphylococcus epidermidis en combinaciones específicas de aceite.
- HME redujo significativamente el latencia del sueño y prolongó el tiempo total de sueño en ratones, sugiriendo efectos mediados por la señalización de receptores de adenosina y melatonina.
- El extracto hidroalcohólico de Hypericum triquetrifolium muestra una actividad antioxidante y antiinflamatoria fuerte, con toxicidad citotélica selectiva en células de cáncer pancreático.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hypericum?
Hypericum (Hypericum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Hypericum?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Hypericum; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: AmbosHypericum perforatum L. (San Juanito) y Chaihu Shugan San alivian los comportamientos depresivos a través de mecanismos moleculares distintos pero parcialmente superpuestos.
How strong is the evidence for Hypericum?
The strongest finding for Hypericum carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Hypericum safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Hypericum in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Hypericum interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Hypericum in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Hypericum?
Hypericum is also known as: Зверобой, millepertuis.
Is Hypericum a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Fuentes
- T2 Chemical Composition and Synergistic Antimicrobial Activity of Hypericum perforatum and Achillea millefolium Essential Oils Against Wound-Associated Microorganisms. literature abstract metadata
- T2 In Vitro Evidence for the Dual Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Roles of Hypericum triquetrifolium in Cancer Therapy: Selective Cytotoxicity Against Pancreatic Cancer Cells. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Hypericum perforatum L. and Glycyrrhiza glabra L. preserve cardiac mitochondrial redox homeostasis in E2 deficiency via ERβ-MAO-A modulation. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Integrative Proteomics Reveals Distinct Lipid Metabolic and Gut Microbiota-Associated Antidepressant Mechanisms of Two Herbal Medicines in a Chronic Stress Model. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Hypnotic Effects of Hypericum perforatum L. and Melissa officinalis L. Through Adenosine and Melatonin Receptors. literature abstract metadata