hy·per·i·cin (h -p r  -sn)n. A drug, produced synthetically or as an extract of Saint John's wort, used as an antidepressant and antiviral agent. |
hypericin (hī·perˑ·i·sin),
n an extract from the plant
Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John's wort; used to treat depression, sleep disorders, and viral infections; the poten-tial to treat HIV is currently under investigation.
Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John's wort; used to treat depression, sleep disorders, and viral infections; the poten-tial to treat HIV is currently under investigation.
hypericin
the exogenous photodynamic agent in hypericumperforatum—St. John's wort.
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