What are the medicinal values ​​of parasitic plants?

There are many parasitic plants that have medicinal value and can be used as medicines by people. There are many types, such as parasites, which have the effects of lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, and having diuretic and antiviral effects. However, lowering blood pressure only has a temporary effect and must be used in conjunction with other medications to be effective. It is not advisable to use mistletoe alone to lower blood pressure. Mistletoe is also very effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, and is often used in combination with other Chinese medicines that have blood circulation, collaterals, and analgesic effects. Mistletoe also has the function of protecting the fetus and stabilizing the pregnancy. It is used to treat fetal movement disorder and threatened abortion with a relatively good effect.

1. Lowering blood pressure: The extract has the effect of lowering blood pressure, and the point of action is on the internal receptors, causing a hypotensive reflex, or due to the inhibition of the vasomotor center of the medulla oblongata or spinal cord. But the effect is short-lived and not lasting.

2. Cholesterol lowering: Preliminary results of clinical trials show that it seems to have a certain effect on lowering serum cholesterol.

3. Diuretic: The effect is quite significant, and the active ingredient is glabradine.

4. Antibacterial: The in vivo test shows that it can inhibit the growth of Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus.

5. Antiviral: Its decoction has a significant inhibitory effect on polio virus types I, II, III and Sackie (possibly by direct inactivation). Its inhibitory effect is more obvious when used together with Epimedium. In addition, mistletoe has a significant inhibitory effect on ECHO and coxackie viruses, and can resist influenza viruses.

Dry skin is usually caused by insufficient blood circulation. Due to poor blood circulation, the skin cannot receive enough nutrients, resulting in dry skin. Many people develop scaly skin in the winter, and mistletoe can treat this symptom. The usage is very simple, just boil it in water, add eggs and sugar.