(ATDN) Study of Synthetic Herbal Extract

(ATDN) Study of Synthetic Herbal Extract

Treatment Review No. 10; March 1994

Several years ago the herb St. John's Wort was tested for its anti-HIV activity. Hypericin is an antiviral found in low doses in St. John's Wort. In laboratory tests hypericin worked well against HIV and other viruses including CMV and herpes simplex. Early human studies had to be stopped because of photosensitivity reactions, meaning that people taking the hypericin became extremely sensitive to light. A study is now open testing a new formulation of hypericin for the treatment of HIV infection. You must have under 350 T4 cells to take part in this study. All participants will take hypericin in pill form daily. At least half of the participants must have a T4 cell count of more than 50. The study will be looking at different dose levels to determine which is safe and effective. You must be HIV+, p24 antigen positive, and have a negative pregnancy test within two weeks of study entry. Call The Network if you are interested in this study.

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