TY - JOUR
T1 - Inhibitory effects of St. John's Wort on inflammation
T2 - Ignored potential of a popular herb
AU - Olajide, Olumayokun A.
PY - 2009/3/13
Y1 - 2009/3/13
N2 - St. John's Wort (Hypericumperforatum L., family Hyperi-caceae) is a flowering herb, which has been used traditionally for decades in Europe and other parts of the world for the treatment of depressive mood disorders. A number of clinical trials support its application in the treatment of depressive mood symptoms. Although not commonly known for this use, St. John's Wort is also reputed for its usefulness in inflammatory conditions such as sciatica and fibromyalgia. This article discusses evidence from in vitro and in vivo studies supporting a possible use of St. John's Wort as an anti-inflammatory remedy, in addition to its well-known antidepressant effects.
AB - St. John's Wort (Hypericumperforatum L., family Hyperi-caceae) is a flowering herb, which has been used traditionally for decades in Europe and other parts of the world for the treatment of depressive mood disorders. A number of clinical trials support its application in the treatment of depressive mood symptoms. Although not commonly known for this use, St. John's Wort is also reputed for its usefulness in inflammatory conditions such as sciatica and fibromyalgia. This article discusses evidence from in vitro and in vivo studies supporting a possible use of St. John's Wort as an anti-inflammatory remedy, in addition to its well-known antidepressant effects.
KW - Anti-inflammatory
KW - Hypericum perforatum
KW - St. John's wort
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=61849164591&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/19390210802687247
DO - 10.1080/19390210802687247
M3 - Article
C2 - 22435352
AN - SCOPUS:61849164591
VL - 6
SP - 28
EP - 32
JO - Journal of Dietary Supplements
JF - Journal of Dietary Supplements
SN - 1939-0211
IS - 1
ER -