St. John's wort grass with a wide range of properties, which in one case is useful, the other harmful. Instead of improving the health not to worsen the condition, it is important to know the mechanism of action of active substances of this plant on various systems of the body. There are two opposite opinions about the effect of St. John's wort potency, and both are justified.
Substances that affect the potency
There are several varieties of Hypericum, but as a medicinal raw material used perforatum. This type is found in Russia is almost everywhere, so the raw materials can be procured independently. Part of the plants consists of micro and macro elements, vitamins (E, R), resin, alkaloids, carotenoids, choline, essential oil, ascorbic and nicotinic acid and other bioactive substances. Effect of Hypericum on male potency is due to the following:
- saponins – organic compounds, thin phlegm and lowering cholesterol;
- hypericin, and hyperforin addoperation – psychoactive substances that block the reuptake receptors of dopamine and serotonin, resulting in a pronounced antidepressant effect (identical to a standard medical antidepressants);
- querticin – flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory effect;
- rutin is a bioflavonoid, which is formed of querticin. Reduces the permeability of capillary walls, prevents 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 hyperplasia of the prostate and baldness, but also supports libido. Beta-sitosterol also slows the absorption of cholesterol, reducing its quantity in the body;
- flavonoids, which help relax the walls of blood vessels and relieve their spasms;
- tannins, which have antimicrobial activity.
Medicinal properties St. John's wort is useful for vascular impotence: accelerated arterial and venous blood flow, expands the lumen of the blood channel, which has a positive impact on the quality of the blood supply to the penis during arousal. Effective herb for erectile dysfunction psychogenic, caused by depression and stress.
The mechanism of action of
To position St. John's wort as an aphrodisiac should not be as effect of this herb on the intensity of sexual desire is ambiguous. First of all it is a drug.
St. John's wort for men can be both useful and harmful grass, since the term "impotence" includes premature and delayed ejaculation. Orgasm can be quite elusive because of unstable erection. If the first option, the stimulation of blood flow and increased excitation will make the problem worse.
In the second case, St. John's wort useful for potency:
- aktiviziruyutsya blood circulation;
- goes away anxiety, increases mood;
- accelerated metabolism of estrogens and decreases their number.
Chronic administration of St. John's wort may decrease libido, and a decrease in total muscle mass. This effect is caused by the activity of beta-sitosterol, which disturbed the balance between the amount of testosterone and DHT. Low level of the latter also had a negative impact on the potency and the lack of testosterone. Potency in men largely depends on the health of the urinary organs and prostate. St. John's wort can be used for the treatment of urethritis, inflammation and 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 for occasional enhance potency or for a course of treatment sexual impotence (duration – not more than 2 weeks).
Basic recipes:
- tincture. 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, infused for half an hour. Drink 3 times a day for ¼ Cup before meals;
- broth. One and a half tablespoons of raw pour a glass of boiling water, the mixture was kept on water bath for about 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 (for drinking before an intimate date). Tablespoon of raw pour a glass of boiling water, withstand hour, drain. For taste, you can add half a teaspoon of honey and a mint leaf. In some embodiments, the recipe specified and still cognac, but this mixture can lead to a strong increase in pressure.
Start course admission St. John's wort should with a small portion to test the reaction. If the mouth appears a strong bitterness, the treatment should be discontinued as it is probably a malfunction of the liver.
Contraindications
St. John's wort contains many bioactive substances, which are part of medications, so it must be applied correctly, taking into account contraindications and closely tracking changes in the body.