Arkochim / Arkocápsulas St. John's Wort 50 capsules. Hypericum perforatum L. The plant of optimism. Description: The wort is a herbal plant originally from Europe and Central Asia. It is well known and used by folk medicine for centuries to relieve neurological problems such as anxiety, irritability or migraine. It is known as the sole of optimism. In the nineteenth century, it developed considerably since its use and popularity has continued to grow. Properties: Its flowering tops contain an active ingredient, hypericin, which is attributed mainly antidepressants and soporific effects of the plant. Hypericin provokes a global effect of normalization of neurotransmitters involved in the modulation of humor. Several clinical studies have proven effective in treating mild to moderate depression. St. John's wort becomes a great alternative in the treatment of mild to moderate depressive disorders, especially depression "reactive", ie those that are associated with a difficult situation or emotional material, improved sleep quality and significantly reduces the stress and anxiety. Decay. Loss of interest, fatigue and sleep disturbances. Composition: Each capsule contains 185 mg dry extract of flowering aerial parts with a valuation of 0.5 mg total hypericin.