Teonanacatl vs Hypericum olympicum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Teonanacatl

Psilocybe mexicana

Nervine

Nervine

Teonanacatl

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hypericum olympicum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

The sacred mushroom of the Aztecs used by Maria Sabina and Mazatec healers in healing veladas.

Greek mountain Hypericum; used in traditional Greek medicine similar to H. perforatum.

Active Compounds

psilocybin, psilocin, baeocystin

hypericin, pseudohypericin, hyperforin, rutin, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

healing ceremonies, divination, spiritual guidance

depression, wound healing, nerve pain

Modern Uses

entheogenic, antidepressant research

antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

Only in licensed clinical research or traditional ceremonial context

2-4g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

psychosis, self-administration illegal in most countries

antidepressants, photosensitivity, contraceptives

Side Effects

psychedelic effects, anxiety

photosensitivity, drug interactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E