saint johnswort constituents
 
Saint Johnswort

  
Constituents:

   "The red pigment hypericin is the main active constituent, but there
     are also bioactive oils, resins, anti microbial rottlerin-type
     compounds, hypericum xanthones, and procyanidins that all
     contribute to its effects."
Ref. B p.154
   "Also  a poly phenolic flavonoid, hyperoside, tannin, 8-9% in whole
     herb, 16%  in flower., carotene, Vitamin C."  
L ref. D p.204 
 
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