White mistletoe, whose scientific name is Viscum album, belongs to the Loranthaceae family. It is a semi-parasitic shrub that grows on the trunks of other trees. Its origin is European.

Due to its rarity, white mistletoe was once considered a sacred plant, which is why it was closely related to Christmas. Legends also claim that white mistletoe can be used as an amulet to protect against evil forces.

Furthermore, some people believe that mistletoe is a channel for human beings to contact the divine and that it can cause mystical dreams as well as increase male fertility and bring power, health and wealth.

Benefits and Properties of Visco Branco

White mistletoe is indicated for edema, chilblains, nerves, albuminuria, epilepsy, leukorrhea, hypertension, arteriosclerosis and cough. In addition, it acts on blood pressure regulation.

The main therapeutic value of visco-white is in the treatment of hypertension, although it is also used for epilepsy, insomnia and tinnitus.

For women, the plant is especially suitable for those who are already entering menopause. It helps to reduce hot flashes caused by hormonal changes and even lessen palpitations. Women in a fertile period can treat menstrual pain, infertility or postpartum cramps.

Its main active ingredients are: flavonoids, such as rutinoside, quercetin, isorhamnetin, sakuranetine, rhamnoside and hoeriodictiol; glycoproteins such as lectin I, II and 111 and viscumin; polypeptides such as viscotoxins A2, A3, B, Ps 1 and phenolic acids such as coniferyl-4′-0-glycoside and syrigenin.

Added to this are several acids such as ursolic acid, betulic acid and oleanoic acid.

White mistletoe tea

You can make use of white mistletoe in several ways: macerated, pills or tea. The maceration can be in wine and you can take 100 ml a day. If you prefer, add 2 grams of dry white mistletoe or 1 tablespoon (dessert) to each cup of cold water, leave for 12 hours and then take up to three times a day.

In pill form, you will find it in specialized stores. As for tea, you can make it at home, following the recommendations below:

1. Separate one dessert spoon of dry white mistletoe;
2. Boil a cup of tea of ​​water;
3. Insert the white mistletoe when the water comes to a boil;
4. Turn off the pan and let it settle;
5. Wait 5 to 10 minutes;
6. Strain;
7. Take up to twice a day.

Remember: frail pregnant women, children and elderly people cannot use any substance without authorization and medical recommendation.