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Hypericum glandulosum

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Hypericum glandulosum
Scientific classification Edit this 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

Hypericum glandulosum is a perennial herb in the genus Hypericum, in the section Adenosepalum, subsect. Aethiopicum.[1]

Medicinal Uses of Hypericum glandulosum

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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.[2] 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

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  1. ^ "Nomenclature | Hypericum online". hypericum.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  2. ^ 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.