Name: Hypericum Perforatum Extract
Latin Name: Hypericum perforatum L.
Active Ingredient: hypericin
Specification:0.3% hypericin
CAS:548-04-9
Molecular formula: C30H16O8
Molecular weight: 504.45
Appearance: Brownish Black Fine Powder

Hypericum Perforatum is a herbaceous perennial plant with extensive, creeping rhizomes. Hypericum Perforatum 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.

Hypericin is a naphthodianthrone, a red-colored anthraquinone-derivative, which, together with hyperforin, is one of the principal active constituents of Hypericum (Saint John's wort). Hypericin is believed to act as anantibiotic, antiviral and non-specific kinase inhibitor. Hypericin may inhibit the action of the enzyme dopamine β-hydroxylase, leading to increased dopamine levels, although thus possibly decreasing norepinephrine andepinephrine.

Functions
1.Antidepressant activity.
2.Antiviral activity (Anti-bird-flu-H5N1-and-H9N2).
3.Antibacterial activity.

Application: Food, Health care and medical area