St john's wort – a herb with a wide range of properties, which in the one case it is helpful, and in another – are harmful. Instead of improving health, worsen the condition, it is important to know the mechanism of action of the active substances of this plant to the various systems of the body. There are two opposing views about the impact of the drug on the potency, and both are grounded.
Substances affecting potency
There are several kinds of the wort, but as a medicinal raw material is used perforatum. This type occurs in Russia almost everywhere, so the raw materials you can prepare yourself. In the composition of the plant includes micro - and macronutrients, vitamins (E, P), resin, alkaloids, carotenoids, choline, essential oil, ascorbic acid, niacin and other bioactive substances. The effect of the drug on male potency caused by the following of them:
- saponins – are organic compounds, which dilute the mucus and reduce cholesterol levels;
- hypericin, addoperation, and hyperforin – psychoactive substances, blockers reuptake receptors of dopamine and serotonin, which achieves a more pronounced antidepressant effect (identical to the standard medical anti-depressants);
- querticin – a flavonoid, has anti-inflammatory effect;
- rutin – bioflavonoids, which is formed of querticin. Reduces the permeability of capillary vessel walls, prevents the sticking of blood platelets and blood clots. It has antioxidant activity;
- beta-sitosterol – a substance that blocks the synthesis of dihydrotestosterone – alone active of the male hormone, which induces hyperplasia of the prostate and hair loss, but also supports libido. Beta-sitosterol also slows down the absorption of cholesterol, thereby reducing its quantity in the body;
- flavonoids, contribute to the release of walls of blood vessels and degradation of their convulsions;
- tannins, which have antimicrobial activity.
The healing properties of the wort will come in handy when vascular impotence: to accelerate the blood and the venous blood flow, expand the lumen of the blood trough, which has a positive effect on the quality of blood to the penis during arousal. Effective herb in the treatment of erectile dysfunction psychogenic nature, caused by the depressed state and stress.
Mechanism of action
Instead of st. john's wort as an aphrodisiac is not necessary, because the effect of this herb on the intensity of sexual desire is ambiguous. First of all − it is healing.
St john's wort for a man can show as useful and harmful grass, because the definition of "impotence" includes and early, and deferred ejaculation. Orgasm can be and even unattainable due to the unstable erection. If it is the first option, then the stimulation of blood flow and increase the excitement exacerbate the problem.
In the second case, st. john's wort is useful for potency:
- activates blood circulation;
- it's anxiety, elevated mood;
- accelerating the metabolism of estrogen and reduces their number.
In chronic the drug may reduce libido, as well as reducing overall muscle mass. This effect is due to the activity of beta-sitosterol which is the disturbed balance between the amount of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. The low level of the latter also negatively affects the potency, as well as the lack of testosterone. Potency in men is to a large extent depends on the health of urinary organs and prostate. St john's wort can be used for the treatment of urethritis, inflammation and hyperplasia of the prostate, and also how to get rid of stagnant processes in the area of small pelvis.
Recipes
Means on the basis of the wort to use for a casual strengthen potency, or for a course of treatment of sexual impotence (course duration – 2 weeks).
Basic recipes:
- tincture. Need 100 g of raw material (dried shredded flowers and leaves of st. john's wort) and 0.5 liters of vodka. Tincture is maintained 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;
- decoction. A half tablespoons of the raw material filled with the cup of boiling water, the mixture was kept on water bath for about half an hour. Then the decoction for 10 minutes to cool, 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. Means you can 2 days stored in the refrigerator;
- tea (to be consumed before intimate date). Tablespoon of raw pour a glass of boiling water, stand an hour, then drain. For taste you can add a floor of a teaspoon of honey and a leaf of peppermint. In some variations of the recipe listed yet and cognac, but such a mixture can lead to a significant increase in pressure.
To start the seminar the intake of st john's wort should be in small portions, in order to check the reaction. If the mouth appears resistant to bitterness, then the treatment should stop, because probably impaired liver function.
Contraindications
St. john's wort contains many bioactive substances, which are part of of medications, so it should be used properly with regard to the contraindications and carefully monitor changes in the body.