
handle: 11000/31776
El Hypericum perforatum, o comúnmente conocido como Hipérico, hipericón, Hierba de San Juan o corazoncillo ha sido históricamente utilizado para el tratamiento de diversas dolencias, desde problemas gastrointestinales hasta para la cicatrización de heridas. Sin embargo, uno de los usos más interesantes es el que se le ha dado para el tratamiento de la depresión, para el que está ampliamente documentada su efectividad y seguridad. Los tratamientos convencionales para la depresión acarrean diversos problemas y efectos no deseados, por lo que en esta revisión bibliográfica se pretende profundizar en las propiedades antidepresivas del hipérico, así como en su composición química y se analizará por qué puede suponer una herramienta interesante para el tratamiento de la depresión. El Hipérico emerge como una opción prometedora y valiosa para este fin. Tras demostrar una eficacia comparable a los fármacos de primera y segunda línea, junto con un perfil de seguridad favorable, lo hacen atractivo para aquellos pacientes que necesitan una alternativa a los antidepresivos convencionales.
Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John's Wort, has historically been used for the treatment of various ailments, from gastrointestinal issues to wound healing. However, one of the most intriguing uses is for the treatment of depression, for which its effectiveness and safety are well well-documented. Conventional depression treatments carry various problems and unwanted effects, so this literature review aims to delve deeper into the antidepressant properties of St. John's Wort, as well as its chemical composition, and will analyze why it can be an interesting tool for the current treatment of depression. St. John's Wort emerges as a promising and valuable option for this purpose. Demonstrating efficacy comparable to first and second second-line drugs, along with a favorable safety profile, it becomes attractive for those patients who need an alternative to conventional antidepre ssants.
plantas medicinales, Hierba de San Juan, antidepresivo, depresión, CDU::6 - Ciencias aplicadas, medicamento fitoterápico, Hipérico, Hypericum
plantas medicinales, Hierba de San Juan, antidepresivo, depresión, CDU::6 - Ciencias aplicadas, medicamento fitoterápico, Hipérico, Hypericum
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