hypericum
Noun
Meaning
A genus of plants, generally with dotted leaves and yellow flowers; -- called also St. John's-wort.
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Examples
Brattstrom, A. Long-term effects of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) treatment: a 1-year safety study in mild to moderate depression.
Inducers of CYP3A4 such as St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) preparations, phenobarbital, may decrease the plasma concentration of estrogens, possibly resulting in a decrease in therapeutic effects and/or changes in the profile.
"This large scale portrait of Hypericum Hadduck Hare was created for pages 18-19 of A Redwall Winters Tale by Brian Jacques and published by Philomel Books in 2001.
Somewhat less readily available but also wonderful wildlife supporting shrubs are the Hypericum revolutum and Senna pietersiana,” she said.
It is derived from a plant, Hypericum perforatum, and has been part of folk medicine for centuries.