Neuroprotective activity of Hypericum perforatum and its major components

Hypericum perforatum is a perennial plant, with worldwide distribution, commonly known as St. John’s wort. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for the treatment of several disorders, such as minor burns, anxiety and mild to moderate depression. In the past years, its antidepressan...

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Main Authors: Ana Isabel Oliveira, Cláudia Pinho, Bruno Sarmento, Alberto Dias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2016.01004/full