Hypericum Calycinum vs Hypericum hookerianum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hypericum Calycinum

Hypericum calycinum

Skin and Topical

Skin and Topical

Hypericum Calycinum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hypericum hookerianum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ground-cover Hypericum used in Balkan folk medicine for wound healing and nervous conditions.

Himalayan shrub used in Ayurveda and traditional Tibetan medicine for skin diseases and infections.

Active Compounds

hyperforin, hypericin, xanthones, flavonoids

hypericin, hyperforin, flavonoids, phenolic acids

Traditional Uses

Balkan folk wound herb, Turkish traditional medicine, Mediterranean ground cover

skin diseases, wound healing, infections, fever

Modern Uses

wound healing, mild antidepressant, antimicrobial

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, antidepressant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea or topical application

2-4g dried herb or 2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

SSRIs, blood thinners, photosensitivity, multiple medications

photosensitivity, antidepressants

Side Effects

photosensitivity, drug interactions

photosensitivity, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E