St John s Wort Extract

Product Description

Name: St.John's Wort Extract

Effectiveness: Anti-Depression
1. Sources and Habitat

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum in latin) is native to and relatively widespread in the temperate climes of Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. It was also introduced to other temperate climes. It prefers sunny locations on dry, limy or primary rocky soils and is found on fallow land, the edges of meadows and forests, walls, and paths up to an altitude of 1500 metres.

2. Descriptions and Specifications of Product

Content Specifications: 0.3% ,1%Hypericins by UV

3.0% Hyperforin by HPLC

Molecular Formula: C30H16O8

Molecular Mass: 504.44

CAS NO: 118-34-3

3. Indications and Uses
St. Johns Wort Extract is a secure nerval nutrilite. It has always been used for mild to moderate depression. Scientific studies of the herb suggest that it acts to increase the activity and prolong the action of the neurotransmitters serotonin and noradrenaline, in a similar manner to standard antidepressants, but with fewer reported side effects.