The st. john's wort is a herb with a wide range of properties, which, in a case useful, and in the other are harmful. Instead of improving the health not to aggravate the situation, it is important to know the mode of action of the active substances of this plant on the different systems of the body. There are two opposing views on the effects of st. john's wort on the power, and the two are justified.
Substances that affect the power
There are several varieties of st. john's wort, but as materials medicinal used perforatum. This type is found in Russia, almost everywhere, that is why raw materials, you can prepare yourself. In the composition of the plant is composed of micro - and macro-elements, vitamins (E, P), resin, alkaloids, carotenoids, choline, essential oil, ascorbic, nicotinic acid and other substances. The effect of st. john's wort on the male power factors are:
- saponins – organic compounds, thinning of phlegm and cholesterol-lowering;
- compounds hypericin, addoperation, and hyperforine – the use of substances that block the capping of the receptors of dopamine and serotonin, which allows him expressed the antidepressant effect (same as standard medical antidepressants);
- querticin – a flavonoid, that has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- rutin – bioflavonoid from querticin. Decreases the permeability of capillary wall, prevents the sticking of platelets and thrombosis. Has an antioxidant activity;
- beta-sitosterol – a substance that blocks the synthesis of dihydrotestosterone, the most active of male hormones, which causes hyperplasia of the prostate and baldness, but supports the libido. Beta-sitosterol slows down the absorption of cholesterol, reducing its quantity in the body;
- the flavonoids that help in the relaxation of walls of blood vessels and the removal of their spasms;
- the tannins, which have antimicrobial activity.
The therapeutic properties of st. john's wort are useful when the vascular of impotence: accelerate arterial and venous blood circulation, increasing the clearing the flow of blood, which will have a positive impact on the quality of the blood in the penis during arousal. Effective herb to erectile dysfunction psychogenic nature, caused by the depressed state and stress.
The mechanism of the impact
Position the st. john's wort as an aphrodisiac, it is not necessary, as the influence of this plant on the intensity of the sexual desire ambiguous. It is before all a medicine.
St. john's wort, for men can be both helpful and harmful to the grass, because the definition of "impotence" includes premature and delayed ejaculation. The orgasm can be, and is not accessible from the fragility of the erection. If the first option, the stimulation of the blood circulation and the increase of the excitation aggravate the problem.
In the second case, the st. john's wort is useful for the power:
- activates the circulation of the blood;
- spell anxiety, increases mood;
- accelerates the metabolism of estrogen and the decrease of their number.
The extended use of the reception of st. john's wort may be a decrease in libido, as well as the overall reduction in muscle mass. This effect is caused by an activity of beta-sitosterol, which is broken by a balance between the amount of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. The low level of the latter is also impacted negatively on the power, as the lack of testosterone. Potency in men depends on the health of the urinary tract and the prostate. St. john's wort can be applied for the treatment of urethritis, inflammation and the hyperplasia of the prostate, and to get rid of a process of stagnation in the pelvic area.
Recipes
Of funds on the basis of st. john's wort are used for episodic strengthening of the power or within the treatment of impotence (duration of training – no more than 2 weeks).
The main revenues:
- of the dye. Need 100 g of raw material (dried chopped flowers and leaves of st. john's wort) and 0.5 liters of vodka. Dye aged 10 days, filtered and used 50 drops per day;
- the infusion. Tablespoon of raw material is poured a glass of boiling water, brewed a half-hour. Drink 3 times a day for ¼ cup before meals;
- the decoction. Half a tablespoon of raw materials fills a glass of water, the mixture is kept in a bain-marie for about half an hour. Then the broth 10 minutes, let cool, filtered and diluted with boiled water in a total volume of 200 ml of Take 1/3 cup 3 times a day for half an hour before meals. The tool can be 2 days store in the refrigerator;
- tea (for the use of the before intimate appointment). A tablespoon of raw materials, pour a glass of boiling water, to withstand the hour, drain. For the taste, you can add half a teaspoon of honey and a mint leaf. In some variants of the recipe still contains, and cognac, but such a mixture can lead to an increase of the pressure.
To begin the stability of the reception of st. john's wort should be with a small portion to check the reaction. If in the mouth appears to be resistant to the bitterness, the treatment should be discontinued because it is probable dysfunction of the liver.
Contraindications
St. john's wort contains many bioactive substances, entering into the composition of medicines, so you apply it properly, taking account of contra-indications carefully and follow the changes in the body.