Molecule of the Week

September 19, 2005

Amentoflavone,

Amentoflavone is a mild antidepressant found in many plants such as Hypericum perforatum L. (St. Johns Wort). It has also been shown to exhibit antiviral and anticancer activity and is a potent antioxidant.

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