Hyperforin derivatives, use thereof and formulations containing them

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of the formula: in which R is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched, C1-C22 acyl group, optionally having one or more substituents, which can be the same or different, selected from halogen atoms, nitro, amino, C1-C6-alkylamino, di-C1-C6-alkylamino, C1-C6-acylamino groups; a cycloaliphatic or aromatic acyl residue in which the aromatic moiety optionally has one or more substituents, which can be the same or different, selected from halogen atoms, hydroxy, methoxy, amino groups; a glycidic residue in which one or more hydroxy groups are optionally alkylated or acylated. The invention further relates to methods for extracting and extracts of these compounds from Hypericum perforatum as well as their use as active ingredients in antidepression medication.

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