Solanum incanum vs Hypericum hookerianum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Solanum incanum

Skin and Topical

Skin and Topical

Solanum incanum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hypericum hookerianum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

African and Middle Eastern thorny nightshade; fruit used externally for skin conditions in traditional medicine.

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

Active Compounds

solanine, khasianine, tomatine, glycoalkaloids, saponins

hypericin, hyperforin, flavonoids, phenolic acids

Traditional Uses

skin diseases, ringworm, eczema, infections

skin diseases, wound healing, infections, fever

Modern Uses

antifungal, anti-inflammatory, topical antimicrobial

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, antidepressant

Adult Dosage

Fruit pulp topically for skin conditions

2-4g dried herb or 2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

internal use (toxic glycoalkaloids), pregnancy

photosensitivity, antidepressants

Side Effects

skin irritation, toxicity if ingested

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