St. John's Wort vs Chamomile

St. John's Wort is a flowering plant that has been used medicinally since ancient Greece. It is best known for its use in treating mild to moderate depression, where clinical evidence supports its efficacy comparable to some conventional antidepressants. It is named for its traditional harvest on St. John's Day.

Chamomile is one of the most widely consumed herbal teas in the world, known for its gentle calming and digestive properties. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years across Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Its mild flavor and safety profile make it suitable for all ages.

Hypericin, Hyperforin, Adhyperforin, Flavonoids, Xanthones

Apigenin, Bisabolol, Chamazulene, Matricin, Luteolin

Depression treatment, Wound healing, Nerve pain relief, Anti-inflammatory, Sedative

Sleep aid, Digestive soother, Anxiety relief, Wound healing, Eye inflammation treatment

Mild to moderate depression, Seasonal affective disorder, Anxiety, Nerve pain, Menopausal symptoms

Insomnia, Irritable bowel syndrome, Anxiety and stress, Skin inflammation, Oral mucositis

300mg extract (0.3% hypericin) 3 times daily

1-4 cups tea daily, or 220-1100mg capsule daily

Concurrent use with SSRIs or MAOIs, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Organ transplant recipients, HIV patients on antiretrovirals

Allergy to daisy family (Asteraceae), Concurrent use with blood thinners