Hypericum glandulosum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Hypericaceae |
Genus: | Hypericum |
Subsection: | H. subsect. Aethiopica |
Species: | H. glandulosum |
Binomial name | |
Hypericum glandulosum Aiton |
Hypericum glandulosum is a perennial herb in the genus Hypericum, in the section Adenosepalum, subsect. Aethiopicum.
Medicinal Uses of Hypericum glandulosum
According to a study done on the effects of Hypericum glandulosum on mice, the findings have revealed that the aerial component of Hypericum glandulosum in bloom has topical anti-inflammatory, analgesic activities, and anti-depressant properties, suggesting a potential for local medicinal uses in inflammatory illnesses. Because of showing promise as a treatment for cancer, inflammation, bacterial and viral infections, and other conditions, hypericum glandulosum has gained popularity as a mainstream complementary medicine for treating depression.
References
- "Nomenclature | Hypericum online". hypericum.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- Sánchez-Mateo, C.C.; Bonkanka, C.X.; Prado, B.; Rabanal, R.M. (March 2005). "Antidepressant properties of some Hypericum canariense L. and Hypericum glandulosum Ait. extracts in the forced swimming test in mice". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 97 (3): 541–547. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2004.12.019. ISSN 0378-8741. PMID 15740893.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Hypericum glandulosum |
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