Ingredient

St. John's Wort 80% Methanol Dried Extract

St. John's Wort 80% Methanol Dry Extract is a plant extract used for the treatment of mild depression and mood enhancement.

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MFDS ingredient code M258013

What does it do?

St. John's Wort 80% Methanol Dry Extract is a dry concentrate extracted with methanol from the St. John's Wort plant. This ingredient acts on the central nervous system to stabilize mood and alleviate symptoms of mild depression. It is primarily classified as an anxiolytic.

This ingredient inhibits the reabsorption of neurotransmitters in the brain, increasing the levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. This leads to improved mood and alleviation of depressive symptoms. Although it is a naturally derived ingredient, it acts directly on the nervous system to aid in mood regulation.

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Good to know

St. John's Wort extract is a naturally derived ingredient, unlike synthetic antidepressants, and tends to have relatively few side effects. However, it may interact with other medications, so caution is necessary. The methanol extraction method ensures consistent levels and efficacy of the active ingredients.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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