st johns wort and 5-htp

[richfinch]

hi, is anyone able to explain the difference between the herbal st johns wort and 5-htp. i seem to have a mass of information,but nothnig that expalins the difference and which one would be most suitable, although st johns wort seems to be not so well thought of, tere is also an abundanc eof it available, so im getting confued as to which is best
thanks

[Sqad]

I didn't know that St Johns Wort contained 5-HT

Could be wrong though.