[Latin Name] Hypericum perforatum

[Plant Source] From China

[Appearance] Brown fine powder

[Specifications] 0.3% Hypericin

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is St. John's wort]

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) has a history of use as a medicine dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used for a range of illnesses, including various nervous disorders. St. John’s wort also has antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiviral properties. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it has been applied to the skin to help heal wounds and burns. St. John’s wort is one of the most commonly purchased herbal products in the United States.

In recent years, St. John’s wort has been studied extensively as a treatment for depression. Most studies show that St. John’s wort may help treat mild-to-moderate depression, and has fewer side effects than most other prescription antidepressants.

[Functions]

1. Anti-depressive and sedative properties;

2. Effective remedy for the nervous system, relaxing tension, and anxiety and lifting the spirits;

3. Anti-inflammatory

4. Improve capillary circulation

This time of year, pumpkin makes everything that much more magical! This squash has a lot to offer with lots of fiber, beta-carotene, and delicious flavor. If you don’t have pumpkin on hand, it’s fine to use sweet potato or substitute another kind of squash. Here’s all you need to make it:
Quinoa Lentil Pumpkin No-Meat Loaf
3 ribs of celery, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
Red, yellow, or green pepper (approx. 2 cups)
2 c. cooked pumpkin (or one 15 oz can of pumpkin)
3 c. cooked quinoa
2 c. cooked lentils
12 oz. tomato paste (two 6oz cans)
4 cloves garlic
1 T. onion powder or granulated onion
2 T. poultry seasoning
3 c. uncooked rolled oats
In a large, nonstick pan, water sauté together the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper. Turn off heat and add the cooked quinoa, lentils, and pumpkin. Mix well. Then, add in the tomato paste, garlic, and poultry seasoning. Add in the 3 cups of rolled oats, a little at a time until the consistency is about the same as ground beef. Line two loaf pans with parchment to prevent sticking if desired. Bake at 350° for about 50 minutes to an hour. Top with ketchup, gravy, or barbecue sauce if desired.

In this clip (4 of 10), Dr. Sasisekharan examines some of the key features of linear polysaccharides, with chrondroitin and heparin as examples.
This clip is part of a lecture, “Studying the Effects of Natural Products,” by Ram Sasisekharan, Ph.D, Alfred H. Caspary Professor of Biological Engineering and Health Sciences and Technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This lecture, given at NIH in 2006, is part of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Online Continuing Education Series. Free CME/CEU credit is available to health professionals (see https://nccam.nih.gov/training/videolectures).