In this single-blind study, the effects of acute oral administration of high-dose Hypericum perforatum extract WS 5570 on the cortisol (COR), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), growth hormone (GH), and prolactin (PRL) secretions were examined in 12 healthy male volunteers. In a randomized order, the subjects received placebo or WS 5570 at several dosages (600, 900, and 1,200 mg) at 08.00 h on ...

Hypericin is a photosensitizing plant pigment from Hypericum perforatum with multiple modes of light-induced biological activities due to production of singlet oxygen and/or excited-state proton transfer with consequent pH drop in the hypericin environment. In the present work, we studied the effects of three inhibitors of crucial mechanisms responsible for intracellular pH (pHi) regulation on ...

background : with regard to an increase in the life expectancy for women and the consistency of the menopause age, a significant portion of women's age is passed after the menopause. menopause is considered as a critical and sensitive period due to the changes and the disorders that are involved in it. vasomotor symptoms, sleep disorders and psycho-mental changes are among the most prevalent sy...

Hypericum L. species are generally known locally in Iran with the names “Hofariqun” which Ebn Sina (or Bo Ali Sina) called it. Plants of genus have traditionally been used as medicinal plants various parts world. perforatum is source to one most manufactured and herbal preparations recent years, especially a mild antidepressant. Therefore, due importance these plant species, we performed molecu...

Objective: In this study, the effects of three different ozonated oils (Sesame, Nigella sativa, and Hypericum perforatum) on wound closure rate, healing process, possible complications were examined macroscopically microscopically. Materials Methods: Twenty-one adult Wistar albino female rats used in study. Subjects divided into groups, early healing, (7 days), medium (14 late (21 days). Four f...

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