Since ancient times in Russia, St. John's wort has been known for its beneficial properties and contraindications to its use due to various factors. This plant has a height of one meter, it has several stems, the leaves are small smooth, the flowers are large yellow with many black dots. In the people it is also called "bloodthirsty." This St. John's wort, useful properties and contraindications to the use of which will be discussed below, is due to the fact that its leaves or flowers in the hands turn red. Using this plant for medical purposes, it should be understood that it is considered poisonous, therefore 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. Hypericum perforatum 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 volatile, flavonoids, resin.
The healing properties of Hypericum perforatum can be used for various ailments, as well as in cosmetology. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, sedative and anthelmintic effects. Drugs based on it help in the treatment of purulent poorly healing ulcers, wounds, burns, pressure sores, rashes and bleeding. It can be used for rheumatic diseases, diseases 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, and insomnia. It is used to combat neuralgia, nervous pain, exhaustion. St. John's wort can be seen as part of preparations for diarrhea, cough, colitis, and kidney ailments. It is considered a powerful natural antibiotic, an external medicine imanin is made on its basis. St. John's wort infusion is used to treat gum diseases (periodontal disease, stomatitis, gingivitis), to combat bad breath. Also, preparations from it are considered effective agents for pyelonephritis, colitis, gastritis, ailments of the liver, urinary and gall bladder. It also helps with female diseases (thrush, etc.).
In cosmetology, it is used as lotions and for wiping. It helps against skin diseases such as rash, inflammation, acne, and allergies. Infusions of it improve complexion and soothe the skin. It is added to shampoos, hair care products.
Like any medicine, St. John's wort has useful properties and contraindications. Therefore, when using it, you must observe safety precautions. St. John's wort is also a very powerful drug, so its overdose can also cause various troubles. It can not be used during pregnancy and lactating mothers, combined with alcohol and food additives, it is undesirable for chronic diseases of the kidneys and liver, tumors of the reproductive system. Also St. John's wort cannot be combined with other antidepressants, antibiotics, medicines for migraine, heart ailments.