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St. John's Wort vs Hypericum Maculatum: Difference, Benefits & Which Is Better? | HerbAlly

St. John's Wort vs Hypericum Maculatum

Comparaison côte à côte des plantes médicinales

Plante

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Nervine

Hypericum Maculatum

Hypericum maculatum

Not Common

⚠️ Avertissements grossesse et allaitement

St. John's Wort

❌ Non recommandé pendant la grossesse

❌ Non recommandé pendant l'allaitement

Hypericum Maculatum

❌ Non recommandé pendant la grossesse

❌ Non recommandé pendant l'allaitement

Description

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.

Perennial herb of European meadows closely related to common St John's Wort, used in Central European folk medicine for similar nervous system conditions.

Composés actifs

Hypericin, Hyperforin, Adhyperforin, Flavonoids, Xanthones

hypericin, pseudohypericin, hyperforin, flavonoids, xanthones

Utilisations traditionnelles

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

mild depression, nervous conditions, wound healing, anxiety, neuralgia

Utilisations modernes

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

antidepressant, anxiolytic, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Posologie adulte

300mg extract (0.3% hypericin) 3 times daily

4–6g dried herb as tea 3x daily or 300mg extract

Contre-indications

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

SSRIs, cyclosporine, contraceptives, pregnancy, photosensitivity

Effets secondaires

Révisé par : Équipe Éditoriale HerbAlly, Herboristes médicaux et professionnels de santé

Sources : Monographies de l'OMS · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between St. John's Wort and Hypericum Maculatum?

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is traditionally used for Depression treatment, Wound healing, Nerve pain relief, while Hypericum Maculatum (Hypericum maculatum) is used for mild depression, nervous conditions, wound healing. See the comparison table for dosage, safety and interactions.

Which is better, St. John's Wort or Hypericum Maculatum?

It depends on your goal. Compare evidence levels, pregnancy safety and drug interactions in the table above, then use our free dose calculator. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

Can I take St. John's Wort and Hypericum Maculatum together?

Combining herbs can change safety and interactions. Check each herb's interaction profile above and consult your healthcare provider before combining St. John's Wort with Hypericum Maculatum.