Topical application of St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Ute Wölfle 1, Günter Seelinger 2, Christoph M Schempp 1 PMID: 24214835 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1351019 Free article Abstract St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) has been intensively investigated for its antidepressive activity, but dermatological applications also have a long tradition. Topical St. John’s wort preparations such as oils or tinctures are used for the treatment of minor wounds and burns, sunburns, abrasions, bruises, contusions,… Continue reading Topical application of St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)

The treatment of atopic dermatitis with licorice gel

M Saeedi 1, K Morteza-Semnani, M-R Ghoreishi PMID: 14522625 DOI: 10.1080/09546630310014369 Abstract Glycyrrhiza glabra L. has been used in herbal medicine for skin eruptions, including dermatitis, eczema, pruritus and cysts. The effect of licorice extract as topical preparation was evaluated on atopic dermatitis. The plant was collected and extracted by percolation with suitable solvent. The extract was standardized, based on… Continue reading The treatment of atopic dermatitis with licorice gel

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