Abutilon indicum vs Hypericum olympicum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Abutilon indicum

Nervine

Nervine

Abutilon indicum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hypericum olympicum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Pan-tropical herb; one of the ten roots (Dashamoola) in Ayurveda; used for nerve conditions and pain.

Greek mountain Hypericum; used in traditional Greek medicine similar to H. perforatum.

Active Compounds

mucilage, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, sterols

hypericin, pseudohypericin, hyperforin, rutin, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

nerve pain, weakness, urinary conditions, joint pain, wounds

depression, wound healing, nerve pain

Modern Uses

nervine tonic, analgesic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried herb tea 3x/day; 500mg powder 2x/day

2-4g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy

antidepressants, photosensitivity, contraceptives

Side Effects

GI upset

photosensitivity, drug interactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E