The use of the healing properties of St. John's wort for men and women

St. St. John's wort for women is useful in the manifestation of cystitis. St. John's wort is also useful for men, due to the property of the herb to increase potency. Based on the plant, you can prepare a healing tincture, brew tea, make an ointment or a foot bath.

Healing properties

St. John's wort contains a lot of vitamins P and PP, tannins, flavonoids, ascorbic and nicotinic acid, essential oil, choline. The use of herbs has the following healing properties on the body:

• antiseptic and anti-inflammatory;
• diuretic;
• astringent;
• hemostatic;
• tonic;
• updating.

The plant helps to remove excess fluid from the body. The medicine is recommended in the fight against inflammation of the kidneys and the genitourinary system. Due to the photosensitizing effect of the herb, its medicinal properties are used for skin discoloration or vitiligo. In addition, St. John's wort will help in the treatment of tonsillitis, tonsillitis, gastritis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, flatulence and cholelithiasis. In folk medicine, the extract is popular as an antidepressant, wound healing and anti-burn agent.

St. John's wort for men is used as an aphrodisiac. The healing properties of St. John's wort for men is a positive effect on potency. The effect on sexual activity occurs as a result of relieving fatigue and increasing sexual desire.

The healing properties of St. John's wort for women help eliminate inflammation, menstrual irregularities and reduce premenstrual pain. The herb is used in the cosmetology industry as a rejuvenating, tonic and nourishing component in masks and skin creams. Among women, decoctions of St. John's wort are popular as a means of beauty of hair and prevention of hair loss.

For potency in men

Problems with male potency arise against the background of aging or a deterioration in the general condition of the body. St. John's wort for men helps improve blood circulation, which will prevent vascular aging and provide a stable erection.

St. John's wort to improve potency in men shows the best effectiveness in the case when erectile dysfunction was caused by stress or chronic fatigue. The use of the drug helps to improve mood and eliminate depression. The herbal extract induces relaxation resulting in increased sex drive.

The effect on potency and the ability of St. John's wort to increase testosterone synthesis has a beneficial effect on supporting overall well-being and restoring sexual activity in men.

Many males who previously had problems with potency note a positive trend after using St. John's wort. To see what effect St. John's wort has on potency, try taking a course of therapy.

For cystitis in women

Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder that most often occurs in women. Medicinal treatment of cystitis is successfully combined with herbal medicine. St. John's wort is used as a diuretic for chronic cystitis in women.

The antiseptic property of the medicinal herb St. John's wort provides an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.

Traditional medicine offers several recipes for treating cystitis at home:

• fresh herb infusion;
• alcohol infusion;
• dry flower decoction;
• tea;
• aroma bath for feet;
• herbal tea.

The course of treatment of cystitis with St. John's wort should not exceed 21 days.

How to make tea

Making tea is the most popular and easiest way to use the medicinal properties of a plant. St. John's wort tea helps to strengthen the immune system and protect the body from viral infections.

There are many recipes for brewing tea:

• Classic: to properly brew St. John's wort tea, you need to pour 1 tbsp. l. flowers with a glass of hot water and boil for 10 minutes. Infuse for about 5 minutes, after which - pass through a sieve. Tea is taken daily at 50 ml 3 times a day, but not more than 2 weeks.
• Berry: the herb is brewed in the same way as in recipe 1. Adding other medicinal herbs or berries will help increase the healing effect of tea: sage , echinacea, marshmallow root, cowberry. To improve the taste of the drink, you can add a little honey, ginger, rosehip or lemon to the tea.
• Anti-stress: St. John's wort tea prepared in this way will help men get rid of a depressive state and fight sexual weakness. For anti-stress tea, you need 2 tsp. St. John's wort, 1 tsp passionflower and 1 l.lemon balm, as well as a pinch of lavender. The drink is brewed for 3 minutes, then filtered.

You can experiment with adding other ingredients to tea only if there is no allergic reaction. It is better to drink pure St. John's wort tea for about 4 days in moderation and only freshly prepared.

Preparing decoction

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A decoction of St. John's wort is recommended for the treatment of various diseases, and for preventive purposes.

How to brew a decoction of St. John's wort:

• Classic decoction - antiseptic. Prepare a decoction of 20-30 g of dried herbs. St. John's wort should be brewed with a glass of boiling water and left to brew for 2 hours. Strained infusion must be diluted with a small amount of water and consumed 1/3 cup per day. For sore throat, gingivitis or stomatitis, oral decoction treatment is recommended.
• Decoction for the treatment of gynecological problems. Pour 4 tablespoons of dry grass with 2 liters of boiled water and boil over low heat for about 20 minutes. Filter the decoction and drink 50 ml twice a day.
• With hematomas and sprains. Pour 1 tbsp. l. plants 0.5 cups of water and boil over low heat for 10 minutes. Apply a sterile bandage soaked in decoction to the damaged area. Wrap the compress with something warm.
• For enuresis. Dry grass flowers should be poured with 1 liter of boiling water and left to infuse for 3 hours. Ready broth is taken instead of water. Drinking a decoction at night will prevent urinary incontinence during sleep.
• For potency. It is necessary to pour 10 - 15 g of the plant 300 - 350 ml and boil over moderate heat for a quarter of an hour. The decoction is passed through gauze and taken 50 ml three times a day for 14 days.

St. John's wort can be stored for no longer than a day, so do not prepare a large amount of drink at once. The optimal time for taking a decoction from a plant is 2 weeks.

Vodka tincture

Tincture of St. John's wort is popular not only in folk medicine, but also in official medicine

Infusion of St. John's wort is used externally for compresses and rubbing, face lotions or orally - for pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, gynecological diseases, and nervous disorders.

Recipe 1. Thoroughly wash a liter jar and dry it. Pour fresh, finely chopped St. John's wort into a jar and fill with vodka. Remove the resulting infusion in a dark place. The drug will be ready in 30 days. Next, the liquid must be filtered and hermetically sealed. The infusion is stored - up to 24 months in a cool, dark room.

Recipe 2. In a dark glass vessel, pour dry grass with vodka in a ratio of 1 to 10. You need to insist for 45 days at room temperature, then strain. Shelf life - up to 2 years on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

Recipe 3. Moonshine tincture. You will need the following ingredients: zest of 1 lemon, a branch of oregano, 200 g of fresh St. John's wort, 1 liter of moonshine. Place the ingredients in the jar in the same order in which they are listed. The room should not be exposed to sunlight.

How to drink properly

Before drinking a drink based on St. John's wort, you should consult your doctor to determine the optimal dosage and duration of the course.

Basic rules for drinking from St. John's wort:

• do not reduce or increase the duration of therapy;
• do not decrease or increase the amount of the plant depending on the recipe;
• brew properly according to the recommendations;
• don't take risks if there are contraindications or an allergic reaction.

How to take St. John's wort:

• An alcohol-based tincture of 10 to 15 drops, diluted with a small amount of water, will help fight insomnia, nervous system disorder or depression. The tincture should be drunk before meals 3 times a day for about 3 weeks.
• To alleviate the manifestation of varicose veins, hypertension, take a decoction of St. John's wort 3 times a day before meals.
• At the first symptoms of SARS or migraine drink tea 1/4 cup 2 times a day after meals.
• For stomach ulcers, gastritis, enterocolitis, add a couple of drops of tincture or decoction of St. John's wort to tea and drink it 3 times a day.
• For the treatment of cholecystitis, drink a decoction of the plant, 1 tablespoon 3 times a day after meals.
• If you have a poor appetite, drink tea with St. John's wort for 7 days before breakfast.

Different treatment regimens are used to increase potency.

Rules for taking a plant to improve potency and to prevent problems in the urogenital area of men:

• An infusion of water should be drunk 3 times a day before meals, 50 ml each.
• An infusion of vodka is consumed 3 times a day before meals, 40 - 45 drops each.
< li>Decoction of St. John's wort can be taken 3 times a day for 30 - 50 ml half an hour before meals.

To improve potency, doctors insist on an integrated approach to treatment. In addition to taking decoctions and tinctures, a man should undergo drug therapy.

Application of oil

St. John's wort oil is known as an emergency aid in the treatment of burns, bruising, bruising, abrasions, and allergies. The properties of the oil are compared with the effectiveness of almond oil, so cosmetologists recommend using it for oily or combination skin care.

St. John's wort oil is used internally for the purpose of:

• eliminate spasms or cramps;
• get rid of stomach pains;
• improve kidney function;
• normalize blood circulation;
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Indications for external use of oil:

• mastitis;
• burns;
• herpes on the lips;
• skin lesions;
• tissue damage after an animal bite ;

Due to its healing properties, the oil is recommended for gynecological diseases, especially for cervical erosion.

In cosmetology, plant oil is used in its pure form or with the addition of essential extracts.

Positive effect on skin and hair:

• prevention of dehydration;
• restoration of water-fat balance of the skin;
• cleansing and narrowing of pores;
• prevention of acne and blackheads;
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• promotes an even tan.

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Contraindications

Contrary to the list of medicinal properties of St. John's wort, do not use the plant if there are contraindications. The herb contains toxic substances. To avoid undesirable consequences, do not overdo it with the dosage, deviating from the rules for preparing medicinal tea, oil or decoction.

In what cases will the use of St. John's wort be harmful:

• if you have a fever;
• if you have hypertension;
• if allergic side effects are observed;
• if you have kidney failure or cirrhosis of the liver;< /li>
• taking antidepressants or heart medications;
• taking birth control pills;
• simultaneous therapy with St. John's wort and drinking alcoholic beverages.

Long-term treatment that exceeds the optimal course is harmful for men, as it provokes a decrease in potency and threatens with premature ejaculation.

Plant therapy contributes to increased sensitivity to sunlight. It is impossible to stay in the sun for a long time during this period, since there is a high probability of burns.

Contraindications for internal or external use of the tincture:

• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• children under 6 years of age;
• people with allergies.

Treatment with St. John's wort can cause side effects such as fatigue, dizziness, or nausea. In this case, it is necessary to stop the course of therapy and consult a specialist.