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Botanical name: Hypericum perforatum
Family Hypericaceae
Therapeutic actions
Anti-depressive: uplifting to mood
Anti-inflammatory: alleviate inflammation throughout the body
Anti-microbial: destroys and inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
Anti-viral: destroy and inhibit the spread of viruses
Alterative: gradually restoring proper functioning to the body's metabolism
Astringent: contracts, tightens and binds tissues
Nervine tonic
Vulnerary: promotes healing of wounds