St. John's wort is a medicinal herb 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 effect on the prostate gland and male potency.
Useful properties for men
St. John's wort contains many useful and active substances that are extremely useful for humans:
- Hypericin- a pigment that has antimicrobial properties (even against Staphylococcus aureus), antidepressant effect and promotes the production of "happiness hormones" (serotonin and melatonin);
- quercetin, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effect, relieves swelling and spasms, normalizes blood circulation, in addition has anti-allergic and diuretic effect;
- Amenoflavones and procyanideswhich help heal wounds and inflammations, 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 such diseases:
- St. John's wort has astringent and antibacterial action in intestinal disorders and inflammation;
- with flatulence and gastric colic - reduction of fermentation processes in the digestive tract;
- with stones or dyskinesia in the bile ducts - has a choleretic effect;
- with various inflammations of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, ulcer, enteritis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis) - relieves the inflammatory process;
- in vasospasm the benefits of St. John's wort are manifested in the vasodilating and strengthening effect, also improves blood circulation in the body;
- used in the treatment of hypertension, migraine;
- to relieve inflammation of 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 in the treatment of chronic fatigue with minimal side effects (compared to drugs);
- in skin diseases - treatment of bedsores, 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 man'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 deal with depression and blue. Reviews of men who have been treated with tinctures of St. John's wort show that such treatment is effective in increasing potency.
How to use St. John's wort for men?
You can also add nettle leaves, rose hips or hawthorn to the decoction.
St. John's wort for male consumption is used in the form of a decoction or tincture:
- Aqueous infusion:Take 10 g of grass (you can take fresh or dry cut), pour 1 tbsp. boiling water and put to infuse for half an hour. After straining the infusion, you can drink it in 50 ml 3 r. day before meals.
- Vodka tincture. 100 g of chopped grass is poured with 0, 5 liters of vodka, put for 10 days in a dark and cool place, then strain. Drink 40-50 drops. three times daily before meals.
- Hypericum extract. 4 tbsp. l. mix the herbs with 100 ml of 70% alcohol, leave for 10 days to infuse. Then strain and drink 15-20 drops. before meals 3 p. in one day.
- Decoction. 10 g of grass is watered with 1 tbsp. water and boil on low heat for 15 minutes, cool and strain. The decoction is drunk before meals three times a day.
The duration of taking such infusions should not be long, so as not to have the opposite effect when it causes premature ejaculation and reduces potency.
Experts recommend drinking 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 diseases of the kidneys and cirrhosis of the liver;
- the possibility of allergic reactions in the body;
- hypertension (taking tinctures of St. John's wort increases blood pressure).
Attention!St. John's wort should not be left in the sun for a long time due to the increased sensitivity to sunlight during this period and the possibility of burns.
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;
- disorders of the liver, which is manifested by painful sensations on the right below the ribs, a feeling of bitterness, stool disorders and decreased appetite;
- nausea, vomiting, headache;
- when using this herb should be limited in the diet smoked foods, marinades, chocolate products, coffee and alcohol.
Important!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 possible adverse effects, before taking such an herb, you should consult your doctor to advise them on the appropriate dosages and duration of treatment.
You better watch out
As can be seen from the above, St. John's wort has a very strong effect on the human body and in particular the male body. Therefore, the benefits and harms to men from consuming St. John's wort depend on the indicated dosages and duration of treatment prescribed by the doctor.