Action of the herb on the body
St. John's wort has a rich chemical composition. To prepare medicinal infusions, decoctions, ointments are used as a whole plant, as well as its individual parts. The therapeutic effect is due to the following components:
- Vitamin E, which works in the body of a woman like gestagens. Therefore, St. John's wort is actively used for obtaining formulations for the purpose of treating menstrual cycle disorders. Also vitamin E has a positive effect on breast tissue, reducing such manifestations as swelling and soreness, especially pronounced on the eve of menstruation.
- Carotene. These substances in the body are metabolized to vitamin A. It is necessary to maintain normal vision at dusk, with its deficiency, the skin suffers. It becomes dry, flabby, small wrinkles appear.
- Vitamin C is the main component of the body's antioxidant system. It helps to fight free radicals, which are formed in the process of metabolism. With its lack, there is increased fragility of the vessels, bleeding, a tendency to various infectious diseases.
- A complex of tannins that have an anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect.
- Nicotinic acid is important for the work of the nervous system.
- Hyperoside and rutin strengthen the vascular wall. Therefore, St. John's wort has hemostatic effect, including with abundant periods.
- Substances such as hypericin and hyperforin affect the functioning of the central nervous system, providing an antidepressant effect. This property also helps to fight premenstrual syndrome and associated hypochondriacal mood.
- Numerous phytoncides provide a powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect of St. John's Wort.
- Geraniol has a harmful effect on the pathogenic flora, including Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus and others.
- Hypericin enhances the regenerative capacity of cells, which is actively used in cosmetology and for the treatment of wounds, including cervical erosion.
- Saponins have a diuretic and insignificant laxative effect.
Problems that will help to solve the St. John's wort
This inconspicuous plant is used to treat various inflammatory processes, to restore the body during the period of psychoemotional stresses, in order to improve the regeneration of tissues after injuries, burns, to fight intestinal parasites, with headaches, and also in manyother cases.
In gynecological practice it has long been known exactly how St. John's wort influences the monthly and female health. It has found its application in the solution of the following problems:
- In inflammatory diseases of the organs of the reproductive system - cervicitis, vaginitis, endometritis, adnexitis.
- If there is a violation of the menstrual cycle, including amenorrhea.
- St. John's wort during menses( with abundant and painful, accompanied by the release of clots of different sizes) will reduce the intensity of bleeding.
- When infertility is clarified or unknown cause.
- To reduce the manifestations of premenstrual syndrome, especially depressive and apathic mood, tearfulness, to control appetite. Also, St. John's wort can reduce swelling in the second phase of the cycle, swelling and tenderness of the mammary glands.
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Features of reception
St. John's wort belongs to weakly toxic plants, therefore its reception should be strictly dosed. With prolonged use, it is possible to develop such side effects as nausea, a feeling of bitterness in the mouth, pain in the right hypochondrium.
The following features of this plant should also be considered:
- St. John's wort medicines are capable of increasing blood pressure, so with extreme caution should be taken to women with hypertension or addiction to it.
- Also, the plant increases the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet rays, so the solarium and natural exposure to the sun should be postponed for the duration of treatment.
- St. John's wort is able to reduce the effect of oral contraceptives, so you need to take this into account. For example, he is often prescribed as an alternative to antidepressants to young girls.
- Since the St. John's wort influences the activity of the brain, it can cause an exacerbation of mental illnesses. Therefore, one should not drink it at the same time as other means of such action.
- Preparations based on St. John's wort influence the functioning of the liver. In view of this, the effectiveness of other drugs may decrease, in particular, antibiotics, antiviral, anesthetics, and the like.
- Pregnant women and during lactation can only external use of funds from St. John's wort. Infusions, decoctions, tablets should not be consumed, since there is no known influence on the baby.
Recipes for women's health
Solutions for douching and sessile baths are used to treat vulvitis and vulvovaginitis, dysbiosis in the vagina, as well as inflammatory processes on the cervix( erosion, ectopia, polyps, etc.), in viral infection.
Recipe 1. 3 - 4 tbsp.l. St. John's wort is poured 200 - 300 ml of hot water and insists on a water bath for 20 - 30 minutes. You can use a solution for syringing or laying in the vagina tampons moistened with it. If you need to hold a sessile bath, then the amount of St. John's wort and water should be taken twice as much.
Recipe 2. For preparation of the following solution on the basis of St. John's wort, about 500 g of fresh plant or 3 - 5 stems should be taken.l.dried. Then pour the sunflower, olive, and preferably sea-buckthorn oil. Place the resulting composition in a refrigerator( or other place, but not more than 10 degrees), let it infuse for 2 to 3 weeks. Then it is necessary to filter the solution.
These same recipes can treat infertility, ovarian dysfunction.
Recipe 3. It is necessary to dry the stump of the plant, then take the required amount and set it on fire, observing all the fire safety measures. It is desirable that smoldering smoke gets into all rooms. This is an effective tool for correcting menstrual disorders, with infertility, as well as to reduce the manifestation of premenstrual syndrome.
In case of irregular, abundant periods, this plant is used in conjunction with other herbs.
Recipe 4. In equal shares should take St. John's wort, buckthorn, juniper, mint, parsley, wormwood, yarrow and celandine. Mix thoroughly. For the preparation of medicinal solution it is necessary to take 2 - 3 st.l.mixture, pour 200 - 300 ml of boiling water and allow to infuse for 3 - 5 hours. Take should be half a glass two times a day. This collection, which includes St. John's wort, causes menstruation and reduces the profuse bleeding.
Recipe 5. For preparation should be taken in equal parts:
- valerian,
- melon,
- cauliflower,
- balm( or mint),
- chamomile flowers,
- licorice root,
- horsetail,
- and St. John's Wort - double dose.
Mix everything thoroughly, take 1 - 2 tbsp.l.mix and pour hot water. Insist in a dark cool place for 4-6 hours, then drink 200-300 ml once or twice a day.
We recommend reading the article about the effects of chamomile in menstruation. From it you will learn about the effect of plants on the female body and menstrual cycle, indications and contraindications to the use, ways of preparing the broths and infusions. St. John's wort is a healing plant used for various diseases both of inflammatory nature, and due to disruption of the nervous system and adaptation. When using the plant, it should be taken into account that it can influence the effects of other drugs. If you drink St. John's Wort during a period, you can reduce the severity of the pain syndrome and the profuse bleeding. The herb is included in many gynecological collections, including infertility, pathology of the cervix, etc.