St. John's wort is a medicinal herb that has been used for many years by folk doctors to treat inflammations and stomach ulcers, diseases of the genitourinary system and other diseases.
St. John's wort for men is known as an aphrodisiac, as well as its healing effect on the prostate gland and male potency.
Useful features for men
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St. John's wort contains many useful and active substances that are completely beneficial to humans:
- Hypericin- a pigment that has antimicrobial properties (even against staphylococcus aureus), antidepressant effect and stimulates the production of "happiness hormones" (serotonin and melatonin);
- Kuercetin, which has an anti-inflammatory and antitumor 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 vasodilating 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 an astringent and antibacterial effect in case of intestinal upset and inflammation;
- with bloating and abdominal pain of the stomach - a decrease in fermentation processes in the digestive tract;
- with stones or dyskinesia in the biliary tract - has a choleretic effect;
- with various inflammations of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, ulcers, enteritis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis) - facilitates the inflammatory process;
- with vasospasm, the benefits of St. John's wort are manifested in its vasodilating and strengthening effect, 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, scars, ulcers and burns;
- St. John's wort for strength in men is used in the form of tinctures and decoctions.
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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 effects. How does St. John's wort affect potency? When used, the glands are stimulated and androgen production is increased. This combination of healing actions can improve a man's well-being and positively affect his strength.
One of the positive actions of St. John's wort is the solution of problems with potency for psychological reasons>. Canton tincture will help reduce irritation, relieve fatigue and cope with depression and blush. Reviews of men who were treated with St. John's wort tinctures show that such a treatment is effective in increasing strength.
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 consumption by men is used in the form of a decoction or solution:
- Water infusion:Take 10 g of grass (you can get fresh or dry chopped), pour 1 tbsp. boiling water and set for infusion for half an hour. After straining the infusion, you can drink it in 50 ml 3 r. one day before meals.
- Vodka tincture. 100 g of chopped grass pour 0. 5 liters of vodka, place for 10 days in a dark, cool place and then drain. Pini 40-50 lid. three times daily before meals.
- Hypericum extract. 4 tablespoons. l. mix the herbs with 100 ml of 70% alcohol, leave for 10 days to ripen. Then drain and drink 15-20 drops. before meals 3 p. in one day.
- decoction. 10 g of grass pour 1 tbsp. water and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, cool and drain. Drink decoction before meals three times a day.
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The duration of taking such infusions should not be long, so as not to achieve the opposite effect when it causes premature ejaculation and reduces potency.
Experts recommend drinking such drinks and teas that contain 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 of the body;
- hypertension (taking tinctures with St. John's wort increases blood pressure).
Careful!When treated with St. John's wort should not stay long in the sun due to increased sensitivity during this period to sunlight and the likelihood of sunburn.
It should be borne in mind that long-term treatment with such a drug can cause many negative side effects:
- allergic reactions, as well as a decrease in male potency;
- violation in the liver, which is manifested by painful sensation on the right below the ribs, a feeling of bitterness, defecation disorders and decreased appetite;
- nausea, vomiting, headache;
- when using this herb, smoked foods, marinades, chocolate products, coffee and alcohol should be limited in the diet.
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.
Because of the potential adverse effects, before taking such a drug, you should consult your doctor to advise them on the proper dosage and duration of treatment.
Better be careful
As can be seen from the above, St. John's wort has a fairly 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 doses indicated and the duration of treatment prescribed by the doctor.