Overview of Hypericum (St. John’s Wort) highlighting its active compounds therapeutic uses drug interaction risks and nutraceutical relevance.
- Synonyms: Hypericum perforatum, Goatweed
- Biological Source: The plant Hypericum perforatum
- Chemical Constituents: Hypericin, Pseudohypericin, Hyperforin, Flavonoids
- Medicinal Uses: Used for depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders
Side Effects:
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Restlessness
- Headache
- Allergic reaction
Interactions of Hypericum (St. John’s Wort):
- Can interact with antidepressants, birth control pills, blood thinners, and other medications, reducing their effectiveness or increasing side effects.
- May interact with tyramine-rich foods (e.g., aged cheese, fermented soy products).
