Paeonia officinalis vs Hypericum Maculatum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Paeonia officinalis

Nervine

Hypericum Maculatum

Hypericum maculatum

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Paeonia officinalis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hypericum Maculatum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A European peony used in folk medicine for epilepsy, nervous conditions, and menstrual disorders.

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

paeoniflorin, paeonol, tannins, flavonoids

hypericin, pseudohypericin, hyperforin, flavonoids, xanthones

Traditional Uses

Epilepsy treatment historically, Nervous conditions, Menstrual irregularities

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

Modern Uses

Antispasmodic research, Anti-inflammatory activity, Neurological studies

antidepressant, anxiolytic, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

1-3g dried root as tea

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, High doses potentially toxic

SSRIs, cyclosporine, contraceptives, pregnancy, photosensitivity

Side Effects

Nausea at high doses

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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