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hypericin /hʌɪˈpɛrɪsɪn /noun [mass noun]A substance found in St John’s wort, credited with chemical and pharmacological properties similar to those of antidepressants.- A polycyclic quinone; chemical formula: C30H14O8.
St.John's Wort contains hypericin, which inhibits monoamine oxidase, a chemical associated with depression....- The antitumor properties of St. John's wort are attributed to hypericin, which is a powerful photosensitizer.
- Today, St. John's wort standardized to 0.3% hypericin easily outsells its pharmaceutical rival, Prozac, and its derivatives.
Origin![](ac.png) Early 20th century: from hypericum + -in1. |