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hypericin

hypericin Hypericin is a naturally occurring compound found in St.

Hypericin is a naturally occurring compound found in St. John’s wort, a plant associated with antidepressant effects. It appears to affect the brain’s handling of several chemical messengers, including serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, which may help explain its mood-related effects.

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