HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

St John’s Wort

Botanical nameHypericum perforatum

Plant part usedAerial parts

Important safety information: MAJOR interaction risk with many medicines; avoid with antidepressants unless supervised; photosensitivity possible.

Herbal actions

Antidepressant activity
nervine
anti-inflammatory

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Mild-to-moderate depressive symptoms under professional care
Nervous tension
Topical nerve discomfort (separate preparation)

Main constituents

Hyperforin, hypericins, flavonoids, tannins

Preparation overview

Tea: Covered infusion. Steep covered; use only after a medicine-interaction check.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.