Betony Sea vs Hypericum Maculatum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Betony Sea

Stachys maritima

Nervine

Hypericum Maculatum

Hypericum maculatum

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Betony Sea

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hypericum Maculatum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Coastal European Stachys species used in maritime folk medicine for wound healing and as nervine, related to wood betony.

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

stachydrine, betaine, iridoids, flavonoids, tannins

hypericin, pseudohypericin, hyperforin, flavonoids, xanthones

Traditional Uses

Wound healing in coastal European folk medicine, Nervous conditions, Digestive complaints, Skin conditions

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

Modern Uses

Astringent, Wound healing, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory

antidepressant, anxiolytic, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried herb tea 2-3x daily; topical compress

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large doses

SSRIs, cyclosporine, contraceptives, pregnancy, photosensitivity

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated

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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