Hypericum is a shrubby, perennial herb with oblong to linear leaves that are covered with transparent oil glands that look like holes. Generally the part of the plant used is the aerial parts, including the flowers. It is also known as St John's Wort, Amber, Goatweed, Hardhay, Klamath Weed or Tipton Weed.

Health Benefits:

• may help prevent some forms of Cancer
• may alleviate symptoms of Chicken Pox
• may inhibit the growth of many forms of detrimental bacteria 
• may suppress inflammation
• may suppress or inhibit many types of viruses
• possesses antioxidant properties
• may alleviate some cases of fatigue
• may alleviate Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
• may reduce aggressiveness
• may be a useful treatment for Alzheimer's Disease
• may alleviate anxiety
• reduces apathy
• may alleviate depression
• may facilitate withdrawal from drug dependence
• may alleviate insomnia
• may improve learning ability and memory
• is an effective treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• may alleviate pain 
• may be useful for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease
• counteracts the toxic effects of excessive Stress
• may alleviate the Common Cold and Influenza
• may alleviate the symptoms of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
• may alleviate (atopic) Eczema
• may facilitate the healing of Wounds
• may prevent the infection of Burns and accelerates the healing of Burns
• may increase the nocturnal (night-time) release of Melatonin from the Pineal Gland
• inhibits the reuptake of Dopamine in the Brain
• inhibits the reuptake of Norepinephrine
• increases the Brain’s content of Serotonin (Saint John’s Wort functions in a similar fashion to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac in that it inhibits the reuptake of Serotonin by 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors (i.e. by Serotonin Receptors) - this mechanism is partially responsible for Saint John’s Wort’s ability to alleviate Depression. This occurs from the Hyperforin content of Saint John’s Wort
• may facilitate withdrawal from Nicotine addiction
• may reduce the secretion of Cortisol caused by excessive Stress and may lower serum Cortisol levels
• may help to reduce the craving for Alcohol

A clinical study has concluded that Saint John’s Wort is equal to or superior to Imipramine for the treatment of Depression.

Hypericum, or St John's Wort, is available as a health or herbal supplement, or as an ingredient in many health and herbal supplements.

Hypericum is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: St John's Wort.