St. John's Wort vs Noni Tahitian

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.

Tropical fruit tree native to Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands widely consumed as a juice for general wellness, immune support, and pain in Pacific traditional medicine.

Hypericin, Hyperforin, Adhyperforin, Flavonoids, Xanthones

damnacanthal, morindone, alizarin, scopoletin, proxeronine

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

immune support, pain, hypertension, diabetes, cancer support

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

antioxidant, immunomodulation, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

300mg extract (0.3% hypericin) 3 times daily

30–60ml pure juice daily or 500mg extract

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

pregnancy, liver disease, kidney disease, potassium-restricted diets