Mountain St. John's Wort vs Rose Petal

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mountain St. John's Wort

Hypericum montanum

Nervine

Rosa damascena

Nervine

Mountain St. John's Wort

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Rose Petal

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

European alpine Hypericum species used in folk medicine for digestive and nervous conditions.

Fragrant rose petals used in Persian, Ayurvedic, and TCM medicine for emotional, digestive, and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

hypericin (low), flavonoids, tannins, xanthones

rose oxide, geraniol, citronellol, nerol, phenylethanol

Traditional Uses

Alpine European folk herb, Swiss traditional plant, mountain medicine

Emotional support and heart opening, Digestive cooling tonic, Skin toning in Persian medicine, Sacred flower across cultures

Modern Uses

mild antidepressant, digestive, anti-inflammatory

Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried herb as tea daily

3-6g dried petals; 1-2 drops rose otto diluted

Contraindications

photosensitivity, SSRIs

Allergy to rose pollen, Pregnancy in large medicinal doses

Side Effects

photosensitivity, mild drug interactions

Allergic reactions in pollen-sensitive

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E