St. John’s wort is considered to be atmospheric and mentally balancing. In the form of capsules, it is available without a prescription in drugstores and pharmacies. One point is important: If you take St. John’s wort, you should pay attention to skin protection, especially in the sunny season.
Many people rely on a plant -based basis for the mental balance. This also includes preparations with the active ingredient of St. John’s wort. However, caution is advised here in conjunction with the sun.
St. John’s wort makes skin more sensitive to light
“If you take the mood of the mood, you have to be careful when you go into the sun because you can get photo chasing on the skin. Gernot Langs, medical director of the Schön Klinik Bad Bramstedt.
The reason for this: St. John’s wort increases the light sensitivity of the skin, in combination with sunlight, so -called phototoxic reactions can occur with itching, pain or burning. “Therefore, you should always wear high sun protection,” advises Langs.
St. John’s wort as a natural mood upheller
St. John’s wort works mainly through ingredients such as hypericin – this is the phototoxic fabric – and hyperforin and affects neurotransmitters in the brain such as serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline that regulate the mood and emotions. It is therefore considered a natural antidepressant and should also help with anxiety and sleep disorders. Since St. John’s wort can have interactions with other medication, you should discuss an application with a doctor beforehand.
Caution, among other things, is offered in antidepressants, blood thinners, cardiovascular and HIV medication, immunosuppressants and when taking the anti-baby pill.
Also be careful with St. John’s wort oil
Externally, St. John’s wort in the form of St. John’s wort oil is used as a natural healing oil for injured skin. Here, too, you should be careful when sunbathing – especially if you are light -skinned or have skin diseases.
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