St. John's wort is a medicinal herb used for many years by folk healers to treat stomach inflammations and ulcers, diseases of the genitourinary system, and other ailments.
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 widely beneficial to humans:
- hypericin- a pigment that has antimicrobial properties (including against Staphylococcus aureus), an antidepressant effect and promotes the production of "hormones of happiness" (serotonin and melatonin);
- quercetin, which has an anti-inflammatory and antitumor effect, relieves swelling and spasms, normalizes blood circulation, in addition, has antiallergic and diuretic effects;
- Amenoflavones and procyanidesthat help heal wounds and inflammations, 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 an astringent and antibacterial effect in case of intestinal discomfort and inflammation;
- with flatulence and gastric colic - a decrease in the 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 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 relieve depression and in the treatment of chronic fatigue with minimal side effects (compared to medications);
- 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 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 the well-being of a man and positively affect his potency.
One of the positive actions of St. John's wort is the solution of potency problems due to psychological causes>. St. John's wort tincture will help reduce irritation, relieve fatigue, cope with depression and melancholy. 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 male consumption is used in the form of a decoction or tincture:
- Water infusion:10 g of grass is taken (it can be taken minced fresh or dried), 1 tbsp. boiling water and infuse 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, put for 10 days in a dark cool place, then strain. Drink 40-50 cap. three times a day before meals.
- hypericum extract. 4 tablespoons and stir herbs with 100 ml of 70% alcohol, leave for 10 days. Then strain and drink 15-20 drops. before meals 3 p. m. in a day.
- Decoction. 10 g of grass pour 1 tbsp. water and simmer for 15 minutes, cool and strain. Decoction drink before meals three times a day.
The duration of taking such infusions should not be long, so as not to obtain the opposite effect when it causes premature ejaculation and reduces potency.
Experts recommend drinking beverages and teas containing St. John's wort no more than twice a month.
Contraindications and side effects.
St. John's wort should not be consumed 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 the increased sensitivity during this period to the sun's rays and the probability 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;
- violations in the liver, which is manifested by painful sensations on the right side under the 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.
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 your doctor for advice on 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. Therefore, the benefits and harms for men when consuming St. John's wort depend on the indicated doses and the duration of treatment prescribed by the doctor.