Method for extracting hypericin from Hypericum perforatum and medicine made up using hypericin as main composition

Abstract

The method for extracting hypericin from hypericum perforatum includes the following steps: soaking plant hypericum perforatun in KOH and NaHCO3 solution with a specific concentration, boiling, filtering and drying to obtain its extract, dissolving said extract in propyl alcohol, filtering solute, and using water-alcohol process to refine the extract so as to obtain the invented product. It is used as main component, and matched with other component, and can be made into the hypericin medicine composite or other different dosage forms for curing depression.

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Technical field:

[0001] The invention relates to a method for extracting hypericin from Hypericum perforatum and a series of medicines for treating depression prepared by using hypericin as a main component. Background technique:

[0002] Depression is an emotional disorder. With the accelerated pace of modern life, modern people are more likely to suffer from depression. It is manifested as extremely low mood, melancholy, and even the risk of suicide, which seriously affects the physical and mental health of patients. Relationships with family and friends are not functioning properly. Therefore, the treatment of depression has attracted the attention of various countries and the whole society.

[0003] Hypericum perforatum (Hypericum perforatum L) is a plant of the genus Hypericum in the family Garcinia, and the extract of Hypericum perforatum—hypericin (hypericin) is the most biologically active substance in Hypericum perforatum, with antidepressant, antiviral and photody...