What are the medicinal values ​​of Hypericum perforatum

Hypericum perforatum is a herbaceous plant, a perennial herb. It usually blooms in June and July, and bears fruit in August and September. Hypericum perforatum has many functions and is a plant with extremely high medicinal value in traditional Chinese medicine. Hypericum perforatum generally grows on hillsides and in weeds. Today we will mainly learn about the various medicinal values ​​of Hypericum perforatum and its benefits to the human body. It is a good way to maintain health and wellness through Hypericum perforatum.

Medicinal value: Hypericum perforatum tastes bitter, pungent and neutral in nature. It can clear away heat, detoxify, regulate menstruation and stop bleeding. In my country, people often mash the fresh whole herb or grind the dried herb into powder and apply it to the affected area to treat traumatic bleeding, painful boils, swellings, and burns. Germany has used it as an antidepressant for more than 100 years. It is also cultivated on a large scale in the United States and Canada and is widely used in clinical practice. The active ingredients of Hypericum perforatum are hypericin and pseudohypericin, two plant secondary metabolites with antiviral effects. The latest research shows that Hypericum perforatum has an inhibitory effect on HIV. It is reported that its Phase II clinical trial against HIV has been completed and has achieved good clinical results.

Hypericum perforatum, perennial herb. It can reach a height of about 1m. The stem is erect, with many branches, all of which are axillary. There is a raised longitudinal vein on each side of the stem and branches. Simple leaves are opposite; leaves are sessile; leaf blades are dense, elliptical or even linear, 1-2cm long, 0.3-0.7cm wide, obtuse at apex, slightly clasping at base, entire, densely covered with transparent glandular dots. The inflorescence is terminal; the flowers are large and yellow; there are 5 sepals, lanceolate, with sparse black glandular dots on the edges; there are 5 petals, longer than sepals, with black glandular dots on the edges; there are many stamens, fused into 3 bundles, with black glandular dots on the anthers; the ovary is superior, and the style is 3-lobed. The capsule is oblong, with dorsal glandular stripes and lateral cystic glands. The flowering period is June-July, and the fruiting period is August-September.

Habitat distribution: Ecological environment: Growing on hillside roadsides or in weeds. Resource distribution: Distributed in Hebei, Shaanxi, Gansu, Xinjiang, Shandong, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Guizhou and other places.

Forsythia suspensa has been recorded in ancient times. If the human body has symptoms of back pain, mouth and nose sores, it can be treated with Forsythia suspensa. Now is spring, it is easy for moisture and toxins to accumulate in the human body, so it can be treated by decocting Forsythia suspensa and taking it. Mashing fresh Forsythia suspensa for application is also a good way to treat diseases.