St. John's wort herb with a wide range of properties, which in one case is useful, the other harmful. Instead of improving the health not to aggravate the condition, it is important to know the mechanism of action of the active substances of this plant in the various systems of the body. There are two opposite views about the effect of St. John's wort power, and both are justified.
Substances that affect the power
There are several varieties of Hypericum, but as a medicinal raw material used perforatum. This type is found in Russia is almost everywhere, so that the raw material can be purchased independently. Part of the plants consists of micro and macro elements, vitamins (E, R), resin, alkaloids, carotenoids, choline, essential oil, ascorbic and nicotinic acids, and other bioactive substances. Effect of Hypericum in the male potency is due to the following:
- saponins – organic compounds, thin phlegm, and the reduction of cholesterol;
- hypericin, and hyperforin addoperation – the consumption of psychoactive substances that block the reuptake receptors of dopamine and serotonin, resulting in a marked effect antidepressant (identical to the standard medicine antidepressants);
- querticin – a flavonoid with anti-inflammatory action;
- rutin is a bioflavonoid, which is formed of querticin. Reduces the permeability of the walls of capillary, prevents the platelets from sticking together and clotting. It has antioxidant activity;
- beta-sitosterol – a substance that blocks the synthesis of dihydrotestosterone, the most active of male hormones, which causes the hyperplasia of prostate and baldness, but it is also compatible with the libido. Beta-sitosterol also decreases the absorption of cholesterol, reduce the quantity in the body;
- flavonoids, helping to relax the blood vessels and relieve his spasms;
- tanning substances with microbial activity.
Medicinal properties St. John's wort is useful for vascular impotence: accelerated arterial and venous blood flow, expands the light, the blood channel, which has a positive impact on the quality of the blood supply to the penis during arousal. Effective herbs for erectile dysfunction psychogenic, caused by depression and stress.
The mechanism of action of
The position of the St. John's wort as an aphrodisiac should not be as effect of this herb in the intensity of sexual desire is ambiguous. First of all, it is a drug.
St. John's wort in men can be both useful and harmful grass, since the term "impotence" includes premature and delayed ejaculation. The orgasm can be very difficult because of unstable erection. If the first option, the stimulation of blood circulation and increased excitation will make the problem worse.
In the second case, St. John's wort useful for the power:
- aktiviziruyutsya the circulation of the blood;
- disappears anxiety, increases mood;
- accelerate the metabolism of estrogen and decreases their number.
Chronic administration of St. John's wort can decrease libido, and a decrease in the total muscle mass. This effect is caused by the activity of beta-sitosterol, which alters the balance between the amount of testosterone and DHT. Low level of the latter has also had a negative impact on the potency and the lack of testosterone. Potency in men is largely dependent on the health of the urinary organs and prostate. St. John's wort may be used for the treatment of urethritis, the inflammation and the hyperplasia of the prostate, and also to get rid of stagnant processes in the pelvic area.
Recipes
Funds on the basis of Hypericum are used to the occasional improve the power or for a course of treatment of sexual impotence (the duration of no more than 2 weeks).
Basic recipes:
- dyeing. You will need 100 g of material (dry powdered flowers and leaves of St. John's wort) and 0.5 liters of vodka. Tincture is aged for 10 days, filtered and used at 50 drops per day;
- the infusion. Tablespoon of raw pour a glass of boiling water, with an infusion of half an hour. Drink 3 times a day for ¼ Cup before meals;
- broth. A year and a half tablespoons of raw pour a glass of boiling water, the mixture was kept in water bath for half an hour. Then the broth is cooled 10 minutes, filtered, and diluted with boiled water to a total volume of 200 ml. Take 1/3 Cup 3 times a day, half an hour before meals. Tool to 2 days stored in the refrigerator;
- tea (to drink before an intimate date). Tablespoon of raw pour a glass of boiling water, stand an hour, drain. For taste, you can add half a teaspoon of honey and a leaf of mint. In some embodiments, the recipe specified and still cognac, but this mix can give rise to a strong increase of the pressure.
Beginning access course St. John's wort has a small part to test the reaction. If the mouth appears a strong bitterness, the treatment should be discontinued because it is probable that a violation of the functioning of the liver.
Contraindications
St. John's wort, contains many bioactive substances in the composition of the drugs, so it must be applied correctly, taking into account the contraindications and closely tracking changes in the body.