👉 Hypericin is a type of compound that has been identified as an anti-inflammatory agent. It was first described in 1947 by the German chemist Hans-Joachim Knecht. Hypericin belongs to a family of compounds called pyrrolidone alkaloids, which are known for their ability to inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators in the body. Hypericin is produced primarily in plants and has been shown to be effective
