Chemical Substance - Hypericin

NHPID name:

Hypericin

Reference:

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):

Hypericin

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Structure:

Image of molecular structure representing Hypericin

Schedule 1:

Isolate

CAS registry number:

Source material:

Hypericum japonicum ( Parts: Whole plant )
Hypericum perforatum ( Parts: Flower )
Hypericum perforatum ( Parts: Herb top )

Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations

Reference: NNHPD