Hypericum olympicum vs Hypericum Maculatum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hypericum olympicum

Nervine

Hypericum Maculatum

Hypericum maculatum

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Hypericum olympicum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hypericum Maculatum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

Perennial herb of European meadows closely related to common St John's Wort, used in Central European folk medicine for similar nervous system conditions.

Active Compounds

hypericin, pseudohypericin, hyperforin, rutin, flavonoids

hypericin, pseudohypericin, hyperforin, flavonoids, xanthones

Traditional Uses

depression, wound healing, nerve pain

mild depression, nervous conditions, wound healing, anxiety, neuralgia

Modern Uses

antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

antidepressant, anxiolytic, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

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

4–6g dried herb as tea 3x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

antidepressants, photosensitivity, contraceptives

SSRIs, cyclosporine, contraceptives, pregnancy, photosensitivity

Side Effects

photosensitivity, drug interactions

photosensitivity, serotonin syndrome, drug interactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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