St. John's wort is a medicinal herb that has been used for many years by folk healers to treat inflammations and stomach ulcers, diseases of the urogenital system and other diseases.
St. John's wort for men is known as an aphrodisiac, as well as its therapeutic effect on the prostate gland and male potency.
Useful properties for men
St. John's wort contains many useful and active substances that are fully beneficial to humans:
- Hypericin- a pigment that has antimicrobial properties (even against staph), has antidepressant action and promotes the production of "happiness hormones" (serotonin and melatonin).
- Quercetin, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effect, relieves swelling and spasms, normalizes blood circulation, in addition, has anti-allergic and diuretic effects.
- Amenoflavones and procyanidesthat help heal wounds and inflammation, improve digestion, have a vasodilator effect.
What are the health benefits of St. John's wort?
Its medicinal properties are manifested in the treatment of such diseases:
- St. John's wort has astringent and antibacterial action in case of intestinal disorder and inflammation.
- with flatulence and gastric colic - reduction of fermentation processes in the digestive tract.
- with stones or biliary dyskinesia - has a choleretic effect.
- with various inflammations of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, ulcers, enteritis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis) - relieves the inflammatory process.
- with vasospasm, its benefits are manifested in its vasodilator and enhancer action, it also improves blood circulation in the body.
- used in the treatment of hypertension, migraine.
- to relieve inflammation in the prostate gland in men.
- with diseases of the respiratory system (tonsillitis, bronchitis, tuberculosis).
- Antioxidant properties are used in the treatment of tumor processes.
- helps relieve depression and treat chronic fatigue with minimal side effects (compared to medications).
- in skin diseases - treatment of wounds, sores, ulcers and burns.
- Hypericum for activity in men is used in the form of tinctures and decoctions.
How does St. John's wort affect activity?
The main properties of St. John's wort, which determine the effect on activity, are the ability to dilate blood vessels, antidepressant and anti-inflammatory action. How does St. John's wort affect activity? When used, the glands are stimulated and androgen production is increased. This combination of therapeutic actions can improve a man's well-being and positively affect his strength.
One of the positive actions of hypericum is to solve problems with power due to psychological reasons>. The balsam grass tincture will help reduce irritation, relieve fatigue and treat depression and blues. Reviews of men treated with balsam grass tinctures show that such a treatment is effective in increasing strength.
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You can also add nettle leaves, rose or hawthorn to the decoction.
St. John's wort is consumed in the form of a decoction or tincture for men:
- Water infusion:Take 10 g of grass (you can get fresh or dry chopped), pour 1 tbsp. boiling water and put it for infusion for half an hour. After draining the infusion, you can drink it in 50 ml 3 r. one day before meals.
- Vodka tincture. 100 grams of chopped grass pour 0. 5 liters of vodka, put them for 10 days in a dark, cool place and then strain them. Drink 40-50 caps. three times daily before meals.
- Hypericum extract. 4 tbsp large. mix the herbs with 100 ml of 70% alcohol, leave for 10 days to prepare. Then drain and drink 15-20 drops. before meals 3 p. m. in a day.
- Beverage. 10 g of grass add 1 tbsp. water and boil on low heat for 15 minutes, cool and strain. Drink decoction before meals three times a day.
The duration of such infusions should not be long, so as not to have the opposite effect when it causes premature ejaculation and reduces potency.
Experts recommend consuming such beverages and teas that contain peppermint 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 diseases of the kidneys and cirrhosis of the liver.
- the possibility of allergic reactions of the body.
- hypertension (taking tinctures with St. John's wort raises blood pressure).
Caution!During treatment with St. John's wort, one should not stay in the sun for a long time due to the increased sensitivity during this period to the sun's rays and the possibility of sunburn.
It should be borne in mind that long-term treatment with such an herb can cause many negative side effects:
- allergic reactions, as well as a decrease in male potency.
- violations of the liver, which are manifested by painful sensations in the right lower ribs, a feeling of bitterness, stool disorders and decreased appetite.
- nausea, vomiting, headaches;
- When using this herb, smoked foods, marinades, chocolate products, coffee and alcohol should be limited in the diet.
Great!When using antidepressants, it is strictly forbidden to drink tea with St. John's wort, which can cause nervous disorders, headaches and dizziness, loss of consciousness.
Due to possible side effects, before taking such an herb, you should consult your doctor to advise him on the appropriate dosages and duration of treatment.
Better to be careful
As can be seen from the above, St. John's wort has a very strong effect on the human body and, in particular, on the male body. Therefore, the benefits and harms for men when consuming St. John's wort depend on the appropriate dosages and duration of treatment prescribed by the doctor.