MISTLETOE Viscum Album Jemioła Βίσκος (Γκυ)

Viscum Album

Jemioła

Βίσκος (Γκυ)

Mistletoe (Viscum album) is a member of the Viscaceae plant family. European mistletoe (Viscum album) is harvested for its leaves, stems, and berries to make herbal extracts, teas, and injections.

Health benefits that have been attributed to mistletoe include improving cardiovascular health, relieving stress and anxiety, and boosting the immune system to help fight off colds and respiratory problems.

Anxiety/Stress

Persistent, ongoing anxiety has a negative impact on day-to-day life.

Mistletoe may have actions that help calm anxiety.A good night’s sleep is important for your physical and mental health and can go a long way in helping manage anxiety. Mistletoe has long been used as an herbal remedy for improving sleep. The chemical components in this herb may promote the release of neurotransmitters, like dopamine, to support restful sleep.

Immune System and Respiratory Health Support

Feel a cold coming on? Mistletoe may help. With its antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, mistletoe may boost and support the immune system, helping fight off illnesses.

Inflammation

The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties of the plant make it a candidate for helping treat chronic inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis.

Humans have been using mistletoe tinctures for hundreds of years to help reduce inflammation both in and outside of the body.

Diabetes

Mistletoe has been used for generations to help balance blood sugar levels. Some research supports mistletoe’s potential in treating diabetes.

Mistletoe herbal tea: 

Steep 1-2 teaspoons of dried mistletoe herb in one cup of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Consume no more than 1-2 cups per day