Altaivita St. John’s Wort herb, 100 g

In St. John’s wort many useful substances, thanks to them, and the plant has medicinal properties. It is used as an antibacterial, antiseptic, analgesic, wound healing, anti-rheumatic, diuretic, choleretic, astringent, anthelmintic, as well as a regenerating agent.

Contraindications

St. John’s wort is a mildly toxic herb. If this herb is used for a long time, unpleasant feelings in the liver area may appear, sometimes a feeling of bitterness in the mouth.

The main side effects and contraindications are:

Photosensitization is an increased sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, those who are treated with St. John’s wort should not be in direct sunlight.

St. John’s Wort causes an increase in blood pressure, so those with hypertension should consult their doctor before beginning treatment with this herb.

The substances in Hypericum can cause rejection of a transplanted organ. This is why patients who have had surgery for organ transplants or transplants should not take St. John’s Wort.

Women taking birth control pills should remember that St John’s Wort reduces their contraceptive effect and can lead to unwanted pregnancy.

Long-term use of St John’s Wort can cause a decrease in potency in men, which subsides when the drug is withdrawn.

The use of St. John’s wort for more than 1 month is capable of causing liver enlargement.

In patients with mental illness, St. John’s wort can cause an exacerbation of the manic syndrome. The same effect may occur when St. John’s wort is taken simultaneously with other antidepressants. Patients may experience hallucinations, seizures, confusion, in severe cases coma may occur. Do not take St. John’s wort at the same time as antibiotics, as it contributes to the rapid excretion of drugs from the body, so that the effect of antimicrobial therapy is reduced.

Wort greatly reduces the effect of anticoagulants and cardiac drugs, so it is best not used with these drugs.

People of advanced age who are using modern antidepressants should take St. John’s wort with extra caution. The combination of St. John’s wort and antidepressants can lead to dizziness, confusion, feelings of anxiety, and migraines.

The use of St. John’s wort should be used with caution by people who need anesthesia, as the plant can prolong or enhance the effects of some anesthetics. Therefore, it is very important to inform the doctor about the use of St. John’s wort before anesthesia. Recent studies of the plant have shown that it also has negative effects on the ocular nerve.