That name is used to determine the daily dose. So write down the name, hypericin, and have it with you, if you go to buy this product. The most common reason people take this medicinal herb is for depression. Before we speak any more about the herb let's discuss depression. We all are depressed on some days.
Depression is like being tired.
It is not a matter of if we are depressed, but how much, and how often. It is normal to be tired after a long day. It is normal to be depressed when things happen that are depressing. But one should not feel depressed all the time and this depression should not get in the way of sleeping, working, or loving our family and friends. In addition to feeling bad, depressed people often wake up about 3 AM or 4 AM and can't get back to sleep.