Viscum album
Country of origin: Bulgaria
Mistletoe is traditionally used in cases of hypertension. It acts as a diuretic and helps to reduce stress and protect the cardiovascular system.
Lowering blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and coronary heart disease. Mistletoe may reduce pulse rate in cases of rapid heartbeat and relax the weakened heart.
People with insomnia can use mistletoe for its soothing and relaxing properties. In times of stress, mistletoe can relax the nervous system, calm the mind and improve sleep quality. Improved sleep also results in a decrease in snoring.
Mistletoe has anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties and helps to restore the respiratory system in case of inflammation. It is traditionally used to fight cough, bronchitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis and nervous cough, even asthma. The anti-inflammatory action of mistletoe is particularly beneficial in cases of arthritis, muscle aches and joint pains.
The antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiviral properties of mistletoe help strengthen the immune system and protect the body from external infections.
It can be used by women during menstruation to soothe cramps, and period pains. It relaxes muscle spasms and reduces the symptoms of mood swings.
Caution! Consumption of mistletoe is forbidden during pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless otherwise advised by your doctor
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