Pseudohypericin

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Description

Pseudohypericin is a compound that is chemically similar to Hypericin.

 

Health Benefits of Pseudohypericin

Immune System

 Pseudohypericin may exert anti-viral activity against the HIV virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).  [1]

 Pseudohypericin may inhibit the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (at a dose of 0.472 mcg per ml). 

 

Herbal Source of Pseudohypericin

 Pseudohypericin is a constituent of Saint John’s Wort.

 

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