St. John's wort is a medicinal herb used for many years by healers to treat stomach inflammations and ulcers, genitourinary system diseases and other ailments.
St. John's wort for men is known as an aphrodisiac, as is its healing effect on the prostate 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 (even against staphylococcus aureus), 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 antiallergic 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 disorders 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 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 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 for psychological reasons>. St. John's wort tincture will help reduce irritation, relieve fatigue, and deal with depression and sadness. Reviews from men who have been treated with tinctures of St. John's wort indicate that this treatment is effective in increasing potency.
How to use St. John's wort for men?
You can also add nettle, rosehip or hawthorn leaves 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 dried minced), pour 1 tbsp. boiling water and steep 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 cool, dark place, then strain. Drink 40-50 caps. three times a day before meals.
- Hypericum extract. 4 tbsp. I. stir the herbs with 100 ml of 70% alcohol, leave for 10 days to infuse. Then strain and drink 15-20 drops. before meals 3 p. In one day.
- Decoction. 10 g of grass pour 1 tbsp. water and boil over low heat for 15 minutes, let cool and strain. 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 it causes premature ejaculation and reduces potency.
Experts recommend drinking these drinks and teas containing St. John's wort no more than twice a month.
Contraindications and side effects
John's wort should not be consumed by men with the following health conditions:
- 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 raises blood pressure).
Heads up!When treating with St. John's wort, don't spend too much time in the sun because of the 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 this herb can cause many negative side effects:
- allergic reactions, as well as decreased male potency;
- violations in the liver, which are manifested by painful sensations on the right under the ribs, feeling of bitterness, disturbances in stools 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 to advise you on the proper dosages and duration of treatment.
better be careful
As can be seen above, St. John's wort has quite a strong effect on the human body and in particular the male body. Therefore, the benefits and harms for men of consuming St. John's wort depend on the indicated dosages and the duration of the treatment prescribed by the doctor.