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NKRANPAN



*Viscum album (Mistletoe )*
AKAN / TWI NAME IS *NKRANPAN*

Part Use: LEAVES
Mistletoe is a parasitic evergreen plant that lives on trees such as oaks, elms, firs, pines, cacao,Avocado and elms. The parasitic plant has yellowish and reddish flowers; small, green leaves; and waxy, white and red berries. There are many species of this plant in the Viscacea and Loranthacea plant families mistletoe (Viscum album ) are used as medical remedies.

*INTERNAL USE*
Infusion with 10-15 g of dried leaves per liter of water, drinking two cups daily.
Mistletoe leaves contain choline and acetylcholine,both substance which act on the amtonomic nervous system. The berries also contain alkaloids and other toxic substances,thus their medicinal use is not recommended.It is a fine nervine,effective in epilepsy,convulsion,hysteria and delirium.
*BENEFITS OF MISTLETOE*
1. Lower blood pressure
2. Promotes good sleep
3. Treat cancer
4. Soothes respiratory aistress
5. Prevent diabetes
6. Boosts immune system
7. Calms nervous system
8. Eliminates inflammation
9. Cure epilepsy
10. As headache medicine
11. Cure hepatitis
12. Prevent miscarriage and bleeding during pregnancy
13. Strength bone and teeth
14. Take back heart and kidney function
15. MENSTRUATION REGULATOR. It is employed in menstrual disorders, excessive menstruation , and uterine hemorrhage. Due to its hemoslatic effect.
16. REDUCE SNORING / SOLVE SNORING : while this may not seem like serious issue ,it certainly is if you're sleeping next to a snore. A cup đf this herbal tea before going to sleep can soothe the nerves and promote restful sleep, while also soothing respiratory distress.Together,this mean a much lower chance of snoring while you sleep .
17. . It was used to treat arthritis, hysteria and other mental disturbances, amenorrhea, wounds, asthma , bed wetting, infection, and to stimulate glands.
18.Mistletoe leaves extract are used to treat HIV/ AIDS

*WARNING*:Never exceed the recommended dose of leaves when applying internally. Do not use its berries because they are toxic. Just ten berries can provoke vomiting,nervous disorders and hypotension.Higher amounts may cause death due to cardiorspiratory failure.

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