St. John's wort has long been known in Russia, the beneficial properties and contraindications to the use of which are due to various factors. This plant has a height of up to one meter, it has several stems, small smooth leaves, large yellow flowers with many black dots. In the people it is also called "bloody". This St. John's wort, the beneficial properties and contraindications for the use of which will be discussed below, is due to the fact that its leaves or flowers turn red in the hands. When using this plant for medicinal purposes, it should be understood that it is considered poisonous, so a number of rules must be observed.
Why does St. John's wort have useful properties and contraindications? Of course, this is due to the substances contained in it. John's wort contains tannins, nicotinic acid, essential oils, selenium, carotene, cadmium, nickel, boron, strontium, lead, vitamins C, PP, A, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, calcium, potassium and others. In addition, it contains phytoncides, flavonoids, resin.
Healing propertiesHypericum perforatum can be used for various ailments, as well as in cosmetology. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, soothing and antihelminthic effects. Preparations based on it help in the treatment of purulent poorly healing ulcers, wounds, burns, bedsores, rashes and bleeding. It can be used for rheumatic diseases, ailments of the cardiovascular system and joints.
The use of St. John's wort can be in the form of a decoction, tablets, ointments, infusions and other drugs, it helps to restore strength, cope with irritability, depression, insomnia. It is used to combat neuralgia, nerve pain, exhaustion. St. John's wort can be seen in the composition of drugs for diarrhea, cough, colitis, kidney ailments. It is considered a powerful natural antibiotic; on its basis, the external medicine Imanin is made. An infusion of St. John's wort is used to treat gum disease (periodontal disease, stomatitis, gingivitis), to combat bad breath. Also, preparations from it are considered effective remedies for pyelonephritis, colitis, gastritis, diseases of the liver, urinary and gallbladder. It also helps with female diseases (thrush, etc.).
In cosmetology, it is used as a lotion and for rubbing. It helps with skin diseases such as rashes, inflammation, acne, allergies. Infusions from it improve complexion and soothe the skin. It is added to shampoos, hair care products.
Like any drug, St. John's wort has useful properties and contraindicationsto application. Therefore, precautions must be taken when using it. Also, St. John's wort is a very strong drug, so its overdose can also cause various troubles. It should not be used during pregnancy and nursing mothers, combined with alcohol and nutritional supplements, it is undesirable for chronic kidney and liver diseases, tumors of the reproductive system. Also, St. John's wort should not be combined with other antidepressants, antibiotics, medicines for migraine, heart disease.
