St. John's Wort Hypericum perforatum super function.St. John's Wort Extract.
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St. John's wort Administrations.
Toxicity and Contraindications:
It is considered safe for human consumption but hypericin has been shown to produce photosensitization in cattle and a very small number of sensitive humans.
Acute toxicity(LD50):Hypericin
St. John's wort paste: LD-Lethal dose,Oral.Rodent-mouse.>23600 mg/kg.
St. John's wort paste: LD50-Lethal dose,50% percent death.Oral.Chicken.[32.42+-0.0312]g/kg.
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.
Reference:Acute toxicity tests of extractum hypericin.Chinese Journal of Veterinary Drug.2005 Vol.39 No.8 P.19-20.by CUI Ying.LIANG Jian-ping.LUO Yong-jiang.WANG Xuan-hui.ZHU Yan-hua.SHANG Ruo-feng.WANG Xue-hong.HUA Lan-ying
Acute toxicity(LD50):Hyperforin
Hyperforin LD50:Lethal dose,50% percent death.Oral.Rat.5628mg/kg.
Hyperforin LD50:Lethal dose,50% percent death.Skin.Rabbit.15800mg/kg.
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.
Official Recognition and Medical References:
USA - Dietary supplement
Escop - requires 0.04 % napthodianthrones
France - Approved for topical applications
Germany - Commission E
UK - Legal Category (Licensed Products) for external use, in BHP
Dosage:
Infusion - 1 - 2 tablespoons
Fluid extract (1:1) - 20 - 30 drops - three times daily
Reference:
1.St. John's Wort Hypericum perforatum super function.St. John's Wort Extract.
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