Traditional medicine quite actively uses low-toxic plants with a small concentration of poison for treatment. Perhaps the most commonly used St. John's wort, named for its ability to harm medium-sized animals.
It is also called "hare grass", because hares most often get poisoned with this plant. But it would be a big mistake to think that St. John's wort is very harmful. It is capable of curing many diseases, but it is especially useful for women. In this article we will analyze what St. John's wort is, medicinal properties and contraindications for women.
Useful properties of the plant
St. John's wort became a medicinal plant in ancient times, which was used by ancient Greek healers.
It is not for nothing that the reputation of "herbs from ninety-nine diseases" was entrenched for him, as he was mentioned in every herbalist and added to the collection for a variety of diseases.
St. John's wort contains very many useful substancesthanks to which this plant is valued for its medicinal properties. These components include:
- flavone compounds;
- saponins;
- carotene;
- choline;
- essential oil;
- nicotinic and ascorbic acid;
- sugar;
- phytoncides;
- resinous, tannin and bitter substances.
These substances allow the plant to be used as antibacterial, analgesic, antirheumatic, choleretic, antihelminthic, antiseptic, wound healing, diuretic and astringent.
Even in ancient times, this herb was used to make infusions for treatment rheumatism, influenza, diseases of the liver, bladder, stomach, heart, hemorrhoids, colds, headaches, bedwetting, as well as inflammation of the female genital organs.
Relatively recently, scientists have discovered another unique and useful property of St. John's wort - it is in the most favorable way affects the nervous system and is able to fight depression.
Thus, the herb St. John's wort, the beneficial properties of which we are now considering, cures a large number of diseases.
What diseases can St. John's wort cure?
This herb can be used in both traditional and folk medicine. In classical medicine, both dried raw materials and drugs made on its basis are used.
Dried grass relieves inflammatory diseases oral cavity, helps to fight gallbladder hypotension, cholecystitis, low stomach acidity, hepatitis, bloating, diarrhea, and also improves mood.
The inflammatory process in the oral cavity helps to remove tannins, beta-carotene and phytoncides that make up the herb.
Preparations based on the St. John's wort plant
The drug Novoimanin is made on the basis of St. John's wort extract and helps to treat such purulent skin diseases as abscesses, infected wounds, inflammation of the pharynx, phlegmon, and burns.
This drug is so effective that it prevents Staphylococcus aureus from developing in the body, which even penicillin cannot destroy.
Thanks to the essential oil, the production of bile is enhanced and intestinal peristalsis returns to normal with diarrhea and flatulence.
St. John's wort preparations eliminate manifestations of depression... As shown by numerous studies, their effectiveness for patients with mild depressive state is several times higher than that of classical antidepressants.
Also these drugs do not cause drowsiness and lethargy, do not reduce the speed of reaction, raise the mood, relieve anxiety, and contribute to a surge of vitality.
The official St. John's wort drugs that fight anxiety, depression, anxiety, irritability are:
- "Gelarium Hypericum".
- "Negrustin".
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Before starting treatment with St. John's wort, it is necessary get a doctor's advice on this occasion. Only in this case it is possible to avoid mistakes that can worsen health.
The healing properties of St. John's wort are used for gastritis, palpitations, joint pain, arthritis, mental illness, alcoholism, heartburn, gallstone disease, hepatitis, inflammation of the gallbladder, burns, infectious skin diseases, sinusitis.
St. John's wort is commonly used as decoctions, tinctures, tea, which are made at home. A much greater effect will be if the herbal collection consists of several medicinal plants, as this will enhance the effect of their beneficial properties.
Now we should consider situations where the medicinal properties of the herb help only specifically women.
The healing properties of St. John's wort for women
In gynecological practice, this plant has been used for a very long time, even when there was no traditional medicine. That is why St. John's wort is considered a "female" herb. So what can she heal?
The prepared infusion promotes normalization of the menstrual cycle... With regular use, it returns to normal, and if the need arises, it can cause menstruation with a delay that is not related to pregnancy.
Due to its pain relieving properties, St. John's wort eliminates pain during menstruation. To do this, use an infusion or tincture, including those prepared with alcohol.
This herb indirectly helps to improve libido through normalization of hormonal levels and facilitating the flow of the menstrual cycle. The use of a remedy of this nature is very useful for frigidity and asexuality.
Okay helps to eliminate thrush a decoction of St. John's wort, which is moistened with a tampon. It is also recommended to take a bath with a weak infusion of the plant, which helps to get rid of secretions and discomfort.
With the help of this medicinal plant, you can even defeat mastitis. To do this, the infusion is mixed with butter and the inflamed areas are smeared with the resulting product.
Hypericum use for women
St. John's wort brings benefits to women of this nature:
Improves overall appearance. Hair and nails look healthy and skin is beautiful.- Saves from insomnia and nervous breakdowns. This plant is very useful for strong emotional stress, as it not only strengthens the nervous system, but also relieves depression.
- Most often, the herb is used for cardiovascular diseases, rheumatism, and digestive problems.
- Accelerates the healing of various injuries. External use of St. John's wort helps to quickly deal with both small and large injuries.
Despite the large number of positive qualities, the plant capable of causing harm... Therefore, it is necessary to consider its contraindications, which are also many.
Contraindications for women
As already mentioned, this herb contains toxic substances, so it should be taken with caution, and in some cases it is completely prohibited. Contraindications to the use of St. John's wort are:
pregnancy and breastfeeding, as natural poisons can cause serious harm to the child;- if a woman is constantly exposed to UV radiation, including when visiting a solarium;
- severe depression and dangerous mental illness;
- serious pathologies of the liver and kidneys, which are of a chronic nature.
Why is St. John's wort contraindicated in pregnancy? The fact is that the active substances of this plant can cause menstrual bleeding, which causes a miscarriage.
When taking it, you should not drink alcoholic beverages. The active components of the herb reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
St. John's wort contraindicated in epilepsy... In this case, the danger is not the disease itself, but the drugs used with which this plant is incompatible.
Thus, we found out that many diseases can be treated with St. John's wort. It is used as tinctures, decoctions, ointments, compresses.
It is especially effective for women, curing their delicate problems. But still better consult with your doctorso as not to harm your body.
