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Hypericum /Hy·per·i·cum/ (hi-per´i-kum) a genus of herbs, including several types of St. John's wort. Hypericum perfora´tum the species of St. John's wort whose above-ground parts are used medicinally. Hypericum a genus of the Clusiaceae (syn. Guttiferae) family of plants; contain the photosensitizing agent hypericin causing primary photosensitive dermatitis; includes H. aethiopicum, H. lanceolatum, H. leucoptychodes, H. perforatum (amber, goat weed, St. Johns wort, Klamath weed), H. revolutum (forest primrose), H. triquetrifolium (curled-leaved St. Johns wort). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Hypericum perforatum: For puncture wounds or injuries to the nerves, especially crushed fingers or toes. Hypericum is highly valued for its sedative properties and treatment of mood disorders. In 1996, the British Medical Journal looked at 23 short studies and concluded that Hypericum might be useful for mild to moderate depression and that it had very few side effects. |
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