There’s an herb that has about a hundred uses. From hemorrhoids to hepatitis, it can cure it. Old people who believe in witches and bad spirits hung St. John’s Wort in their homes to ward them off. St. John’s Wort, a 5-petaled flower in distinct yellow is an herbal medicine that can also cure depression. The herb contains hyperforin, a chemical that helps produce serotonin and dopamine. These two chemicals make you happy. If you are diagnosed with depression, you may take a St. John’s Wort capsule.
There’s just one downside: one capsule can’t produce enough hyperforin for people with chronic depression. The herb is advisable for mild to moderate depression only. One important thing to note is it is unsafe to take St. John’s Wort in large doses. So if you have chronic depression, it is better to see a psychiatrist instead. Among others, St. John’s Wort can also cure insomnia, anxiety disorders, headache, OCD, and ADHD. People who have been using this herb can attest how effective it is in healing different kinds of disorders. Among the hundreds, is gynecomastia one of them?
Gynecomastia, or what many people refer to as “man boobs,” is a common disorder in men. When someone has this condition, the breasts become abnormally large. Although it may have several causes, this condition isn’t really a serious problem. If your medication is causing your breast tissue to grow, your doctor would advise you to take other medications.
Younger men who have man boobs are usually advised to have themselves checked from time to time. After all, man boobs usually resolve on its own after only a couple of years. Overweight men are advised to lose weight in order to improve their condition. Surgery may be advised depending on the cause. Treatments are also available depending on what causes it. There are some herbs that also treat man boobs, but St. John’s Wort just isn’t one of them.
Patients who have man boobs and have undergone surgery should refrain from taking St. John’s Wort in any form whether in herbs, vitamins, drugs, or powder. They do not help at all. There are several side effects associated with taking St. John’s Wort a couple of weeks prior to surgery. To be on the safe side, it is better not to take it two weeks before the treatment. It prolongs the effects of anesthetics and you might not wake up. It can also cause excessive bleeding.
It is also not advisable to take the herb together with Gynexin and Ultimate Gynemax as it can cause an upset stomach. A lot of cases have been reported in which the herb have had significant interactions with other medications. It is always better to talk to your physician if you plan to take St. John’s Wort to treat a disorder.
Gynecomastia as a disorder needs to be treated. Find out what’s causing it and talk to your doctor before taking any medications. Always keep in mind that it is better to be safe than sorry.