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ReviewBiomedicines2023

Effect of St. John's Wort (

Meshari A Alzahrani, Salman Bin Ofisan, Nasser I Alshumaymiri, Muath Alghuwainem, Muath Altamimi, Ali Y Alali, Muhammad Rabie, Ahmed K AboSkena, Khalid Almaymuni, Raed Almannie and 1 more

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Review in Biomedicines, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

0 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Meshari A AlzahraniDepartment of Urology, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-8504-7486
Salman Bin OfisanCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia.
Nasser I AlshumaymiriCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia.
Muath AlghuwainemCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia.
Muath AltamimiCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia.
Ali Y AlaliCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 16273, Saudi Arabia.
Muhammad RabieCollege of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21568, Egypt.
Ahmed K AboSkenaDepartment of Pharmaceutical, College of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University (ACU), 6th of October 12451, Egypt.ORCID 0009-0007-1779-466X
Khalid AlmaymuniCollege of Medicine, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia.
Raed AlmannieDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia.
Saleh BinsalehDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8946-4749
Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University · SAKing Saud Medical City · SAMajmaah University · SAAhram Canadian University · EGAlexandria University · EG

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHypericum species are widely acknowledged for their biological attributes, with notable attention being paid to

objectiveTo assess the current evidence in the literature on the effect of SJW on male SRH.

methodsThis narrative review followed a predetermined protocol and used MEDLINE and PubMed to identify articles published in English on the effects of SJW on male SRH. The search used various keywords, such as "

resultsWe identified 12 articles published from 1999 to 2019, the majority of which were experimental and conducted on animals. These studies demonstrate variability in terms of design, sample size, type of SJW extract used, the dosage administered, and duration of treatment. Studies have indicated potential sexual dysfunction (SD) due to SJW, which includes reduced libido, delayed ejaculation, delayed orgasm, and erectile dysfunction. Additionally, reproductive toxicity has been suggested, as evidenced by spermicidal effects through the inhibition of sperm motility, abnormal spermatozoa, chromosomal aberrations, and DNA denaturation. Furthermore, some studies have reported potential adverse events during maternal exposure, inhibition of fertilization, and disruption of reproductive parameters.

conclusionsOur review suggests that the safety and efficacy of SJW in the treatment of human SRH remain unclear. Further comprehensive, well-designed studies with larger samples, longer exposure periods, and specific dosages are needed to clarify SJW's effects of SJW. Therefore, consultation with healthcare professionals before using herbal remedies or supplements is crucial.

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malepremature ejaculationreproductive healthsexual healthSt. John’s wort

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PMID37893173
PMCPMC10604084
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