Anti-inflammatory, astringent, vulnerary, nervine, antimicrobial, antidepressant. The herb is being increasingly recommended to assist in the treatment of depression, neuralgic pain, fibrositis, sciatica, and rheumatic pain. Externally, it is used as a valuable healing antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent. Furthermore, Hypericin one of the active constituents found in Hypericum – has been found to have potent antiviral benefits. Hypericum has also been found to be especially useful in helping to heal bruising.