Valeriana Celtica Herb vs St. John's Wort

High Alpine valerian exported from Austria since medieval times used as an aromatic perfume and nerve sedative.

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.

valeranone, eugenol, jatamansone, borneol

Hypericin, Hyperforin, Adhyperforin, Flavonoids, Xanthones

sedative in medieval European apothecaries, aromatic herb for ritual purification, nerve tonic treatment

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

sedative, aromatic, nervine

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

1-3g dried rhizome as tea or tincture

300mg extract (0.3% hypericin) 3 times daily

liver disease, pregnancy, sedative drugs

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

drowsiness

Photosensitivity, Dry mouth, Dizziness, GI upset, Fatigue, Restlessness