St. John's wort is a medicinal plant that has been used for many years by folk healers to treat inflammation and ulcers of the stomach, diseases of the genitourinary system and other diseases.
St. John's wort for men is known as an aphrodisiac, as well as for its healing effects on the prostate and male potency.
Useful properties for men
St. John's wort contains many useful and active substances that are comprehensively useful for humans:
- Hypericin- a pigment that has antimicrobial properties (even against staphylococcus aureus), has an antidepressant effect and stimulates the production of "happiness hormones" (serotonin and melatonin);
- quercetin, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects, relieves swelling and cramps, normalizes blood circulation, in addition has anti-allergic and diuretic effects;
- Amenoflavones and procyanideswhich help heal wounds and inflammation, improve digestion, have a vasodilating effect.
What are the health benefits of St. John's wort?
Its healing properties are manifested in the treatment of the following diseases:
- St. John's wort has an astringent and antibacterial effect in intestinal problems and inflammation;
- with bloating and gastric colic - reduction of the fermentation process in the digestive tract;
- with stones or dyskinesia in the biliary tract - has a choleretic effect;
- with various inflammations of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, ulcer, enteritis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis) - alleviates the inflammatory process;
- in vasospasm, the benefits of St. John's wort are manifested in its vasodilating and strengthening effect, also improves blood circulation in the body;
- used in the treatment of hypertension, migraine;
- to relieve inflammation of the prostate in men;
- with diseases of the respiratory system (tonsillitis, bronchitis, tuberculosis);
- antioxidant properties are used in the treatment of tumor processes;
- helps alleviate depression and treat chronic fatigue with minimal side effects (compared to medications);
- in skin diseases - treatment of pressure ulcers, wounds, ulcers and burns;
- St. John's wort for potency in men is used in the form of tinctures and decoctions.
How does St. John's wort affect potency?
The main properties of St. John's wort, which determine the effect on potency, are the ability to dilate blood vessels, antidepressant and anti-inflammatory action. How does St. John's wort affect potency? When used, it stimulates the glands and increases androgen production. This combination of healing actions can improve a person's well-being and positively affect his potency.
One of the positive effects of St. John's wort is solving problems with potency for psychological reasons>. St. John's wort tincture will help reduce irritation, relieve fatigue and cope with depression and blueness. Reviews of men treated with St. John's wort tinctures show that such treatment is effective in increasing potency.
How to use St. John's wort for men?
You can also add nettle leaves, pomegranate or hawthorn to the decoction.
St. John's wort for men's nutrition is used in the form of decoctions or tinctures:
- Aqueous infusion:Take 10 g of grass (you can take fresh or dry chopped), pour with 1 tsp. boiling water and put to infuse for half an hour. After straining the infusion you can drink in 50 ml 3 r. the day before meals.
- Vodka tincture. Pour 100 g of chopped grass with 0, 5 liters of vodka, put 10 days in a dark and cool place, then strain. Drink 40-50 drops. three times daily before meals.
- Hypericum extract. 4 tbsp. l. stir the herbs with 100 ml of 70% alcohol, leave to stand for 10 days. Then strain and drink 15-20 drops. before meals 3 p. for one day.
- Decoction. Pour 10 g of grass with 1 tablespoon. water and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, cool and strain. Decoction to drink before meals three times a day.
The duration of taking such infusions should not be long, so as not to get the opposite effect when it causes premature ejaculation and reduces potency.
Experts recommend that you drink such drinks and teas containing St. John's wort no more than twice a month.
Contraindications and side effects
St. John's wort should not be drunk by men with the following health problems:
- inflammatory kidney disease and liver cirrhosis;
- the possibility of allergic reactions of the body;
- hypertension (taking tincture of St. John's wort increases blood pressure).
Attention!St. John's wort treatment does not require long exposure to the sun due to the increased sensitivity to sunlight during this period and the likelihood of sunburn.
It should be borne in mind that long-term treatment with such a plant can cause many negative side effects:
- allergic reactions, as well as a decrease in male potency;
- liver disorders, manifested by painful sensations right below the ribs, a feeling of bitterness, stool disorders and decreased appetite;
- nausea, vomiting, headache;
- when using this plant should be limited in the diet of smoked foods, marinades, chocolate products, coffee and alcohol.
Bitan!When using antidepressants, it is strictly forbidden to drink St. John's wort tea, which can cause nervous disorders, headaches and dizziness, loss of consciousness.
Due to the possible negative effects, before taking such an herb, you should consult your doctor in order to advise them on the appropriate doses and duration of treatment.
You better be careful
As can be seen from the above, St. John's wort has a fairly strong effect on the human and especially on the male body. Therefore, the benefits and harms for men when consuming St. John's wort depend on the prescribed doses and duration of treatment prescribed by a doctor.