The Benefits St John's Wort
What is St John's Wort?
Extracts of Hypericum perforatum L. (St John's wort) are
now successfully competing for status as a standard antidepressant
therapy. Because of this, great effort has been devoted to
identifying the active antidepressant compounds in the extract.
From a phytochemical point of view, St John's wort is one
of the best-investigated medicinal plants. Researchers in
Europe have studied St John's Wort for decades. They discovered
a combination of elements in the plant, foremost of which
is "hypericin", react with specific chemicals in the brain
to temper emotional discomfort, lift depression, and calm
the nerves. Working very much like the common synthetic prescription
antidepressants (maprotiline hydrochloride and imipramine),
natural extracts from St. John's Wort have shown to relax
and soothe the psyche with minimal side effects
St John's Wort Benefits
St. Johns Wort today has been found to be very beneficial
in healing wounds and is especially good for dirty, septic
wounds. St. Johns Wort has been used in case of putrid leg
ulcers, that noting heals. Like the leach that was used not
too many years ago for wound cleansing it does not destroy
the healthy tissues and healthy cells but it cleans the dirt
out of septic wounds. It helps reduce the inflammation in
septic sores, in boils, in cellulite and lymhangitis.
The compound Hypericin was isolated from St. Johns Wort in
1942 and has been used as an anti-depressant for emotionally
disturbed people. This tranquilizing quality from small quantities
hypericin increase blood flow to stressed tissue. There is
a reduced capillary fragility and enhanced uterine tone due
to the increased Hypotensive blood flow.
St John's Wort Side Effects
The use of St. Johns Wort has been shown to demonstrate a
side effect producing a photosensitivity. Hypericin is absorbed
in the intestines and concentrates near the skin. An allergic
reaction takes place when those with light fair skin are exposed
sunlight. That exposure causes tissue damage and in some cases
death has resulted. While taking St. Johns Wort one should
avoid strong sunlight whether the skin is dark or light. There
is a photosensitizing substance produced under the skin by
this exposure to sunlight that causes the skin to burn.
Benefits
• relieves mild to moderate depression and anxiety.
• promotes restful sleep.
• improves capillary circulation.
• increases cardiac circulation.
• eases gastrointestinal distress.
• relieves discomfort associated with premenstrual syndrome.
• fights retroviruses.
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