Hypericum perforatum extract is a product extracted from the flower or aerial parts of Hypericum Perforatum L. The commercial extract is usually standardized to contain 0.3% of total hypericin. Hypericum perforatum (scientific name: Hypericum perforatum L.) is a perennial herb of the garcinia family, Hypericum, up to centimeters tall, blooms from July to August, and bears fruit from September to October. The dry aerial part is used as medicine, which is bitter, astringent, and flat in nature. It has the functions of soothing the liver and relieving depression, clearing away heat and dampness, reducing swelling and relieving pain.
1. Hypericum perforatum extract can be used as a safe neuronutrient to prevent and treat depression, regulate emotional disorders and emotional disorders, eliminate tension and depression, restore self-confidence and improve sleep.
2. The extracted active ingredient hypericin has significant anti-DNA and RNA virus effects, and can directly act on virus DNA such as avian influenza, swine fever, foot-and-mouth disease, interfere with the replication and reproduction of the virus and have a strong inhibitory effect on the virus. .
3. Use in cosmetics as skin conditioner, moisturizing agent; skin protectant; antioxidant, hair conditioner; and antibacterial agent.