St. John's wort is a medicinal herb used for many years by folk healers to treat inflammation 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 properties for men
St. John's wort contains many useful and active substances that are comprehensively beneficial to humans:
- Hypericin- a pigment that has antimicrobial properties (even against staphylococcus aureus), an antidepressant effect and promotes the production of "happiness hormones" (serotonin and melatonin);
- Quercetin, which has an anti-inflammatory and antitumor effect, relieves swelling and spasms, normalizes blood circulation, in addition, it has anti-allergic and diuretic effects;
- Amenoflavones and procyanidesthat help heal wounds and inflammation, improve digestion, have a vasodilating effect.
What is useful St. John's wort for health?
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 flatulence and gastric colic - 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) - relieves 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 to relieve depression and in the treatment of chronic fatigue with minimal side effects (compared to medications);
- in diseases of the skin - 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 effects. How does St. John's wort affect potency? When it is used, the glands are stimulated and the production of androgens increases. This combination of healing actions can improve a man's well-being and positively affect his potency.
One of the positive actions of St. John's wort is the solution of problems with potency due to psychological reasons>. St. John's wort tincture will help reduce irritation, relieve fatigue and cope with depression and blues. Reviews of men who were treated with St. John's wort tinctures indicate 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 consumption by men is used in the form of a decoction or tincture:
- Water infusion:10 g of grass is taken (you can take fresh or dry chopped), pour 1 tbsp. boiling water and put for infusion for half an hour. After straining the infusion, you can drink it in 50 ml 3 r. a day before meals.
- Vodka tincture. 100 g of chopped grass pour 0. 5 liters of vodka, put for 10 days in a dark, cool place, then strain. Drink 40-50 cap. three times a day before meals.
- Hypericum extract. 4 tbsp. l. stir the herbs with 100 ml of 70% alcohol, leave for 10 days to brew. Then strain and drink 15-20 drops. before meals 3 p. in a day.
- Decoction. 10 g of grass pour 1 tbsp. water and boil 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 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 of the body;
- hypertension (taking tinctures with St. John's wort increases blood pressure).
Attention!When treating with St. John's wort, one should not stay in the sun for a long time due to increased sensitivity during this period to the sun's rays and the likelihood of burns.
It should be taken into account 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 in the liver, which is manifested by painful sensations on the right under the ribs, a feeling of bitterness, stool disorders and a decrease in appetite;
- nausea, vomiting, headaches;
- 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 tea with St. John's wort, which can cause nervous disorders, headaches and dizziness, loss of consciousness.
Due to possible negative effects, before taking such an herb, you should consult with your doctor to advise them on the appropriate dosages and duration of treatment.
Better be careful
As can be seen from the above, St. John's wort has a rather strong effect on the human and, in particular, the male body. Therefore, the benefits and harms for men when consuming St. John's wort depend on the indicated dosages and the duration of treatment prescribed by the doctor.