St. John's wort is a medicinal herb that has been used by folk healers for many years 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 effects on the prostate and male potency.
Useful properties for men
St. John's wort contains many useful and active ingredients that benefit people extensively:
- hypericin- a pigment that has antimicrobial properties (even against Staphylococcus aureus), has an antidepressant effect and promotes the production of "happy hormones" (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 procyanideswhich help to 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 on intestinal problems and inflammation;
- with flatulence and gastric colic - a decrease in the fermentation processes in the digestive tract;
- with stones or dyskinesia in the bile ducts - has a choleretic effect;
- in 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 tonic effect, it also improves blood circulation in the body;
- to treat high blood pressure, migraines;
- to reduce inflammation in the prostate in men;
- in diseases of the respiratory tract (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 that 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 the production of androgens increases. This combination of healing effects can improve a man's well-being and positively influence 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 helps reduce irritation, relieve fatigue, and cope with depression and blues. Reviews of men treated with St. John's wort tinctures indicate that such treatment for increasing potency is effective.
How to use St. John's wort for men?
You can also add nettle leaves, rose hips or hawthorn to the brew.
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 leave to infuse 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, keep in a dark cool place for 10 days, then strain. Drink 40-50 capsules. three times a day before meals.
- Hypericum Extract. 4 tbsp. l. Mix the herbs with 100 ml of 70% alcohol and leave to infuse for 10 days. Then strain and drink 15-20 drops. before meal 15 p. m. during the day.
- decoction. 10 g of grass pour 1 tbsp. Water and boil over low heat for 15 minutes, cool and strain. Drink decoction three times a day before meals.
The duration of taking such infusions should not be long, so as not to get the opposite effect, if it causes premature ejaculation and reduces potency.
Experts recommend drinking such drinks and teas with 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;
- high blood pressure (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 to the sun's rays during this period and the likelihood of burns.
It should be borne in mind that long-term treatment with such a herb can have many negative side effects:
- allergic reactions, as well as a decrease in male potency;
- injuries in the liver, which are manifested by painful sensations on the right under the ribs, a feeling of bitterness, disturbance of the stool and loss of 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, as well as loss of consciousness.
Due to possible negative effects, before taking any such herb, you should consult your doctor to advise on the appropriate dosage and duration of treatment.
You better be careful
As can be seen from the above, St. John's wort has a fairly powerful effect on the human, and especially the male body. Therefore, the benefits and harms for men of consuming St. John's wort depend on the dosages indicated and the duration of treatment prescribed by the doctor.