St. John's wort is a medicinal herb that has been used for many years by folk healers to treat stomach inflammation and 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 completely beneficial for humans:
- Hypericin- a pigment that has antimicrobial properties (also 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, also has antiallergic and diuretic effects;
- Amenoflavones and procyanideswhich 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 disorders and inflammations;
- 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 relieve depression and treat 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 effects. How does St. John's wort affect potency? When used, the glands are stimulated and androgen production 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 potency problems due to psychological reasons>. St John's wort tincture will help reduce irritation, relieve fatigue, and cope with depression and the blues. Reviews of men who have been treated with St. John's wort tinctures indicate that such a 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 chopped dry), pour 1 tbsp. boiling water and infuse for half an hour. After filtering 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 tbsp. mix the herbs with 100 ml of 70% alcohol, leave to infuse for 10 days. 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 over low heat for 15 minutes, cool and drain. Drink decoction 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 provoking premature ejaculation and reducing 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 liver cirrhosis;
- the possibility of allergic reactions of the body;
- hypertension (taking tinctures with St. John's wort increases blood pressure).
Attention!When dealing with St. John's wort, one should not stay in the sun for a long time due to the increased sensitivity during this time to the sun's rays and the likelihood of burns.
It should be borne in mind that long-term treatment with such a herb can cause many negative side effects:
- allergic reactions, as well as a decrease in male potency;
- violations in the liver, which are manifested by painful sensations on the right under the ribs, a feeling of bitterness, stool 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 tea with St. John's wort, which can cause nervous disorders, headaches and dizziness, loss of consciousness.
Due to the possible negative effects, before taking such an herb, you should consult your doctor to advise him 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 body and, in particular, on the male one. Therefore, the benefits and harms for men while consuming St. John's wort depend on the indicated dosages and the duration of treatment prescribed by the doctor.