Interest in natural solutions to protect and improve our health is increasing. For thousands of years, people have used the power of plants to heal. These medicinal plants offered by nature have the potential to be a solution to many health problems with the special components they contain. You will be surprised to hear the benefits of St. John’s wort, one of these medicinal plants.
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Medicine Lecturer Prof. Dr. Aysun Bay Karabulut explained the health benefits of the St. John’s Wort plant, which is frequently found around the world. On the other hand, he stated that St. John’s wort, a flowering plant species of which approximately 700 species are known, is found all over the world, except for extremely cold or dry regions.
CONTAINS MEDICAL OIL
Karabulut said that St. John’s wort has small transparent circles that remind us of the sun and that they contain dark red medicinal oil, adding: “The flowers have four or five petals, usually dotted with yellow, sometimes black spots; many stamens on long filaments; Three to five styles, usually united at the base. “The fruit is a dehiscent capsule that releases the thin black seed when ripe.”
Stating that St. John’s wort is widely used as an antidepressant, especially in Germany, Prof. Dr. Karabulut listed the health benefits of the plant as follows:
“IT HAS PAIN RELIEF AND HEALING PROPERTIES”
“It acts as a mild sedative and antispasmodic, helping with insomnia and anxiety. The plant has pain-relieving and healing properties, especially promoting healing after neuralgia, sciatica and nerve damage. Externally, it is added to oil to heal wounds, bruises and burns. St. John’s wort In some cases, it can cause sensitivity to the sun, this feature has been used in the treatment of cancer. It helps relieve pain caused by injuries to the body. St. John’s wort tea helps regulate night sleep. St. John’s wort is used for menstrual pain in women, warmly in the morning and evening, hungry or full, during menstrual periods. It can be consumed on the stomach. St. John’s wort tea is recommended for children who have bedwetting problems at night. The calming effect of St. John’s wort tea plays an active role in the treatment of this problem.
IT HAS A CALMING EFFECT
St. John’s Wort, which has a calming effect, supports the treatment of panic attacks. It has attracted attention as a herb that has been prescribed for many years in Europe due to the relationship between St. John’s wort and depression. You can consume St. John’s wort tea for relaxation, especially on days when you are angry and stressed.
HEMORRHOID TREATMENT
St. John’s wort can be used in the form of oil in the treatment of hemorrhoids. St. John’s wort oil has a pain-reducing effect when applied to the hemorrhoids along with honey. St. John’s wort is effective on acne scars. St. John’s wort oil applied to acne scars ensures rapid healing of the spots.
MIGRAINE TREATMENT
St. John’s wort is also effective in the treatment of migraine disease. St. John’s wort tea is good for migraine attacks, and massaging the head with St. John’s wort oil can prevent migraine attacks. So, is St. John’s wort good for the stomach? Due to the wound-healing properties of St. John’s Wort, St. John’s Wort is good for the stomach in cases of ulcers or gastritis. “St. John’s wort syrup is good for insomnia, especially for those who have sleep problems, when consumed before going to bed.”
Stating that the components of St. John’s Wort show antiviral activity against viruses such as influenza and Herpes simplex 1 and 2 in laboratory environments, Karabulut stated that the plant is also used during Herpes epidemics.
“MAKES WEIGHT LOSS EASIER”
Stating that the removal of toxins from the body makes it easier to reach fatty areas and the process of burning fat becomes much simpler, Karabulut said, “It is recommended that you have healthy meals and drink plenty of water. Because St. John’s wort oil is a substance that strives to keep the metabolism active and accelerate fat burning.” St. John’s wort, which also helps eliminate edema along with toxins, facilitates weight loss. St. John’s wort tea consumed before meals has a satiating feature. Flavonoids and essential oils that do not leave the stomach for a long time give a feeling of fullness. St. John’s wort supports the body in losing weight. “St. John’s wort cure made with St. John’s wort tea drunk in the morning and evening helps you lose weight,” he said.
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