This invention relates to the field of
traditional Chinese medicine extracts and
drug preparation technology, and discloses a *
Hypericum perforatum* extract composition, its preparation method, and its application, including the application of an
ethanol extract of *
Hypericum perforatum* or components isolated from its
ethanol extract in the preparation of drugs for the prevention and / or treatment of
psoriasis.
In vitro and
in vivo experiments have demonstrated that *
Hypericum perforatum* extract can significantly improve
imiquimod (IMQ)-induced
psoriasis-like
skin lesions (
erythema, scaling, and
skin thickening) in mice and reduce PASI scores. Its
mechanism of action differs from single-target biological agents; instead, it simultaneously regulates the IL-23 / IL-17 inflammatory axis, corrects Th17 / Treg immune imbalance, and inhibits abnormal activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, demonstrating the advantages of multi-component, multi-target synergistic effects of natural drugs. Furthermore, *
Hypericum perforatum* is a unique
plant resource in my country with a wide distribution. Compared to expensive biological agents, this invention has a significant cost
advantage and is expected to be developed into a more affordable and accessible anti-
psoriasis drug.