Altaivita St. John’s Wort herb, 100g

Product description

dietary supplements. It is not a medicinal product

Contraindications

St. John’s wort is a slightly toxic plant. If this plant is used for a long time, there may be unpleasant sensations in the liver, 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 receive treatment with St. John’s wort should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

St. John’s wort causes an increase in blood pressure, so patients with hypertension should consult a doctor before starting treatment with this plant.

Substances contained in St. John’s wort can cause rejection of the transplanted organ. Therefore, patients who have undergone an organ transplant or graft implantation should not take St. John’s wort.

Women who take birth control pills should remember that St. John’s wort reduces their contraceptive effect and may develop an unwanted pregnancy.

Prolonged use of St. John’s wort can cause a weakening of potency in men, which passes when the drug is discontinued.

The use of St. John’s wort for more than 1 month can cause liver enlargement.

In patients with mental illnesses, St. John’s wort can cause an exacerbation of manic syndrome. The same effect may occur when taking St. John’s wort with other antidepressants at the same time. Patients may experience hallucinations, convulsions, confusion, and 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 elimination of drugs from the body, as a result of which the effect of antimicrobial therapy is reduced.

St. John’s wort significantly reduces the effect of anticoagulants and heart medications, so it is better not to use it together with these drugs.

Older people who use modern antidepressants, St. John’s wort should be taken especially carefully. The combination of St. John’s wort and antidepressants can lead to dizziness, confusion, anxiety, and migraines.

It is necessary to be careful when using St. John’s wort for people who need anesthesia, as this plant can prolong or enhance the effect of certain anesthetic drugs. Therefore, before anesthesia, it is very important to inform the doctor about the use of St. John’s wort. Recent studies of the plant have shown that it also has a negative effect on the ocular nerve.

Description

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

Conditions of release from pharmacies

Over-the-counter