While the problem of high blood pressure can cause great discomfort if no precautions are taken; mistletoe stands out as a natural support in the fight against cardiovascular diseases. This plant, which grows in Turkey, is seen as ‘number one in balancing high blood pressure’ when consumed carefully and in a controlled manner. Here are the health benefits of mistletoe…
Cardiovascular diseases stand out as one of the leading health concerns. Especially factors such as anger, stress, smoking and unhealthy diet increase the emergence and progression of such diseases.
Mistletoe, which promises hope in the fight against such diseases, gains importance right here. Although mistletoe is a plant that has been used in traditional medicine for many years and has various positive effects on health, it is especially known for supporting cardiovascular health.
Thanks to the antioxidants, flavonoids and other bioactive components it contains, it is a subject that is often pointed out by experts that it can help protect cardiovascular health.
What is mistletoe?
Mistletoe is also known colloquially as the skywort. It is a one-year plant that usually grows spontaneously in agricultural areas, roadsides and vacant lots. Its flowers usually contain white or pink outer flowers around a purple-blue disk flower. Mistletoe belongs to the mistletoe family and is a small shrub with shoots. Its leaves contain a flexible, soft resin such as tannin, ursone, inosit, saponin and viscine. The effects of mistletoe on blood pressure are incredibly beneficial.
Reducing High Blood Pressure
Research shows that mistletoe can be effective in combating high blood pressure. It is stated that the components contained in the plant have a blood pressure lowering effect and thus reduce the risk of hypertension. The fact that it is rich in potassium, which helps to balance blood pressure, supports the effect of mistletoe in this area. Mistletoe can help prevent high blood pressure. If you are trying to lower your blood pressure after every blood pressure measurement, you can benefit from the benefits of mistletoe. However, it can be harmful when consumed excessively.
In addition to lowering high blood pressure, it can help prevent arteriosclerosis, stop epilepsy and pulmonary hemorrhage. You can drink some mistletoe tea during the day for lung problems. At the same time, this herb can help resolve spasms and facilitate digestion. To relieve indigestion, try brewing and consuming it some time after a meal.
What is blood pressure?
Describing blood pressure as the pressure of blood on the vessel, Dr. Coşkun said, “There are two types of blood pressure. Big blood pressure and small blood pressure. When small blood pressure exceeds 9, we call it hypertension, that is, high blood pressure. The limit for high blood pressure is 14. When it goes above 14, it means high blood pressure again.”
‘High blood pressure is balanced between 21 days and 3 months with mistletoe’
Stating that citizens can regulate their blood pressure with mistletoe, two olive leaves and three shepherd’s crook, Dr. Ömer Coşkun said, “Olive leaves will be brewed in hot water with shepherd’s crook for 5 minutes. Then the mistletoe will be infused in warm water for at least 10 hours. High blood pressure is balanced between 21 days and 3 months with the shepherd’s crook and olive leaf to be used once a day and mistletoe to be drunk twice a day, that is, morning and evening.”
Dr. Ömer Coşkun emphasized that the vitamins, antioxidants and minerals in mistletoe are very beneficial for blood pressure, “But the fruits of mistletoe are poisonous. Only the leaves and fresh stems can be used. However, it is absolutely dangerous to collect even this unconsciously and boil it at home. The fruits of mistletoe should not be used. It is harmful if used too much. Raw mistletoe should not be used, “he said.
How to use?
Add 1-2 teaspoons of dried leaves and sprouts to a glass of hot water, leave it for 10-15 minutes and drink. You can also make tea by mixing mistletoe with different herbs. For cough, you can brew 1 teaspoon of mistletoe, 1 piece of fresh ginger, 1 piece of turmeric root and add 1 teaspoon of honey. For relaxation, you can add lemon balm, sage, lavender, chamomile to mistletoe. However, you should stay away from the fruits of mistletoe.
