Choose Four Herbs Compare and Discuss the Actions and Indica

Hypericum perforatum is commonly known as St. John’s Wort [1:108]. Its use has continued even if altered from the 17th century till the present.

The action of St. Johns Wort as a vulnerary in external use has not changed from the 17th century to the 21st century. Culpepper in1653 states, “it opens obstructions, dissolves swellings and closes up the lips of wounds” [3:140]. The Eclectics of the late 19th century used it fo

Mills and Bone have added a new action, antioxidant, referring to pharmacological studies demonstrating free radical scavenger ability and antioxidant activities. It may potentially be used as a prophylactic in conditions caused by oxidative stress [2:553].

The Eclectics of the late 19th century added the actions expectorant and laxative [6:395]. They also recognised its use as a flavour enhancer for many unpalatable remedies. Ellingwood refers to its excellent use in a cough syrup mixture due to its expectorant action, and flavour enhancer [5:261]. 21st century text supports the action of expectorant and mild laxative, and Liquorice’s use as a flavour enhancer [1:103,2:465]

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