Laboratory studies have shown that other plant extracts, like tea tree oil, can have strong antibacterial effects.
Patients who get an infection with multi-resistant bacteria, where antibiotics have no effect, fight both the spread of bacteria in their bodies and the psychological problems associated with being stuck in hospital isolation.
I this respect, hyperforin has the benefit that it works against depression. It does this by increasing the concentration of monoamines and glutamate in the brain. This is a good combination for isolated patients, who can have difficulties coping with treatment because of depression.
The only downside is that high doses of Hyperforin are required before the substance is effective against bacteria.
