Useful properties of St. John's wort

St. John's Wort - perennial herbs and semishrubs. From the ground dried parts of this plant are prepared tinctures and decoctions (containing essential oils and tannins) that are ingested as an excellent astringent and anti-inflammatory agent in colitis, for lubricating the gums, rinsing the oral cavity in the treatment of stomatitis or gingivitis; also it is applied externally with wounds, burns and skin diseases. Of St. John's wort, even a new antibiotic was made.

Useful properties of St. John's wort have been noticed inancient times, the Kazakh tabibs knew this plant well and called it a "healer of wounds", which in Kazakh sounds like a "jeroba". Hence the word "St. John's wort". Decoctions of it were used for cough and pain in the abdomen, and alcohol tinctures - for rubbing joints with lability.

This herb contains many secrets and mysteries. The useful properties of St. John's wort listed above are only a small part of them. But the human mind was able to reveal many secrets of this miracle plant. And today, as well as many centuries ago, people derive great benefit from St. John's wort.

St. John's Wort is an excellent tool to help strengthennervous system, it is a natural antidepressant. In case of crisis life situations it is useful to use 5 cups of tea from this plant and 20 drops of its tincture three times a day. Prepare the tincture in this way: 50 g of grass you need to fill with 1/2 liter of vodka, leave for 10 days, shaking periodically the contents, then strain.

Teas from St. John's wort helps to normalizevegetative fluctuations with sensitivity to changes in the weather. And with hormonal fluctuations in mood with menopause, it is recommended to drink tea from this plant or a mixture for which St. John's wort and hop cones are taken in equal proportions.

Adults and children who need to concentrateattention and focus, helps the tea from Melissa with St. John's Wort. Such a pleasant mixture of taste is the perfect tea for breakfast before the exam or classes.

Useful properties of St. John's wort have been used with successfor the treatment of a number of diseases, with gastrointestinal disorders, bleeding, for the normalization of general tone. It is also effective as an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and astringent agent for inflammation and colds.

With skin diseases very effectiveare hot tubs with the addition of hypericum and chamomile. Baths are prepared from water at a temperature of 90 degrees, pouring a mixture of these herbs into it, and when the water cools down to 40 degrees, the patient is immersed in it. This method is very effective. They are treated with various inflammations on the skin (acne and female inflammatory diseases).

With chronic gastritis are often painful.pain in the stomach. A medicinal preparation, which includes St. John's wort, will be a wonderful painkiller. Do not forget about the healing properties of herbs, if you have a rapid heart beat. In this case, St. John's wort will not only be useful, but simply indispensable, because among its healing properties there is also the ability to soothe. Therefore, with frequent heartbeats, this grass will be very useful.

Generally, St. John's Wort is very effective fordisease prevention. When used inside a decoction of it, your immunity will actively begin to resist bacteria. Considering the beneficial properties of Hypericum, it is impossible not to mention how effective this plant is in the treatment of kidney and urinary tract diseases. It has anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic and hemostatic effect, which is extremely important in the treatment of diseases associated with disorders in the functioning of the kidneys.

In the treatment of inflammation of the uterus is also effectiveHypericum, which has, as mentioned above, an anti-inflammatory effect. To do this, brew a tablespoon of herbs in 200 g of boiling water, boil it for 15 minutes, then strain. Broth to drink ¼ cup three times a day.

Often, menopausal syndrome is accompanied byendocrine, nervous, and cardiovascular disorders. Decoction of Hypericum in this case will be simply necessary. In addition, St. John's wort is an excellent wound-healing agent. It is recommended to apply fresh crushed leaves to the wounds. They contribute to the rapid healing of wounds, because it is also an excellent antiseptic.

Hypericum oil is used in the treatment ofstomatitis, parodontosis, peptic ulcer, with renal stone diseases and diseases of the bile ducts. When applied orally, it can relieve spasms, regulate the peripheral circulation and filtration capacity of the kidneys, and also soothes stomach pains. The oil has an excellent diuretic effect, and the disinfecting substances it contains help prevent cystitis. Hypericum oil can also help with severe burns, as well as animal bites, even when the wounds do not heal for a long time.

But also has St. John's Wort contraindications:

- it is not recommended to be used for a long time, as bitterness in the mouth or unpleasant sensations in the area of ​​the liver can occur. With prolonged use, it can also cause temporary impotence;

- pure Hypericum can not be used for hypertension, as it increases the pressure;

- with sensitivity to the sun to takeSt. John's Wort is not worth it. And if accepted, try not to go out temporarily in the sun. The plant increases the body's sensitivity to ultraviolet, and this can be a blow;

- It is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women;

- St. John's Wort cannot be combined with somedrugs, in particular with antidepressants, anticoagulants and heart drugs, with antibiotics and anesthetics, with contraceptives, as well as with drugs prescribed for AIDS, because it reduces their effect.

Apply St. John's wort is desirable to destinationdoctor, in compliance with the terms and rules of treatment. Now, knowing what St. John's wort is, its healing properties and contraindications for use, you can begin to benefit from it.

Be healthy!