Neurological Impact
Flowering tops yield hypericin and hyperforin — preclinical research demonstrates modulation of serotonin, dopamine, and GABA pathways, providing mood-elevating and anxiolytic effects. Clinical trials support its use for mild-to-moderate depression.
Dermal & Antiviral Benefits
Hypericin demonstrates antiviral activity against enveloped viruses, while the oil (infused in olive oil) is a traditional wound and nerve-pain salve, easing burns, bruises, and sciatic pain.