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SINT JANSKRUID, HERTSHOOI, Hypericum perforatum |
| Parts used: Herb |
| Constituents: Glycosides, Flavonoids, Volatile Oil, Tannins, Salicylate 30 mcg. per mL. |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Sedative
Anxiolytic
Antidepressant
Relaxant
Anti-inflammatory
Antiviral (enveloped)
Antiseptic
Astringent
Analgesic |
Depression, +40 Schisandra, 20 Panax, 40 Damiana.
Anxiety, excitability. Inhibits re-uptake of neurotransmitters ie serotonin and
melatonin
BHP specific, for depression associated with menopause (menopausal neurosis)
Colds/flu, coughs, gastritis, peptic ulcer, diarrhoea, oesophagitis, neuralgia including
shingles, neuroses, sciatica, fibrositis, headaches, migraine, dysmenorrhoea
Cold sores, decreases growth of H. pylori
Can be used for bedwetting
Topically: Wounds, burns, contusions, bruises, viral skin conditions,
dermatitis, ulcers and bells palsy |
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| Herbal extract,
15-40mL per week |
| Energetics: Cool, bitter, sweet, astringent, dry. Dosha: PK-V+ |
| Meridians: liver, lung, bladder |
| Contraindications: Anti-depressant drugs. May cause photosensitivity in some individuals, thus best to advise
patients to stay out of the sun. Oral contraceptive and chemo therapy drugs |
| Surgical concerns: Alters metabolism of other drugs such as cyclosporin (for transplant
patients), warfarin, steroids, protease inhibitors; may interfere with many other drugs
Recommendations: Discontinue at least 5 days before surgery |
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