Herbal medicines are commonly used for treating ailments. As far as anal fissure is concerned, patients explore the benefits of Mistletoe. There is not much scientific proof to this herbal medicine’s effectiveness for fissures yet. So is it safe to use Mistletoe (Viscum Album) to Treat Anal Fissure?
What is Mistletoe?
This herb’s most popular use is during Christmas season as a decoration. More than an ornament, it actually has health benefits, particularly European Mistletoe.
As the name itself suggests, this is a plant that can be found mostly in Europe and some parts of Asia. It does not rely on its own for growth. Rather, it attaches itself on trees. This is why it is considered as a semi-parasitic plant.
The most beneficial parts of this plant are its flowers and leafy twigs. These parts are regarded as panacea. It simply means they are helpful in treating all kinds of health conditions.
American Mistletoe is a close relative of European Mistletoe. The difference is that the latter have been more extensively studied for its health benefits. On the other hand, American Mistletoe is deemed as toxic.
The Benefits of German Mistletoe
Traditionally, this herbal medicine is used to treat abnormal involuntary movement disorder and hypertensive headache. It is more commonly used for managing high blood pressure and diabetes, and the treatment of colds and flu. It is also commonly used for the treatment of epilepsy, nervous excitability, cardiac hypertrophy, atherosclorosis, tachycardia and angina. Some studies have also been made on the effects of European Mistletoe as a cancer treatment.
There are available mistletoe extracts that can be injected. However, its use is limited. These injectables must be administered by a physician.
European Mistletoe is commonly taken in the form of tea. 10 to 20 grams of the chopped leaves are soaked in about 2 cups of water. The chopped Mistletoe leaves must be soaked for at least 8 hours. Most patients take 1 to 3 cups of Mistletoe tea every day.
European Mistletoe and Anal Fissure
Tea from European Mistletoe may prove effective in certain health conditions. However, if this herb is to be used as a pain reliever for anal fissures, it must be used in the form of tincture. The tincture should then be applied to the affected area. It may be able to provide quick relief for the painful symptoms of fissure as it does for gout patients. European Mistletoe may also be effective in stopping bleeding which occurs among fissure patients.
There are several medications that are commercially available using European Mistletoe as an active ingredient. Some of these medications are designed for treating fissures.
Is it safe to use mistletoe (viscum album) to treat anal fissure?
Using this herbal remedy is safe so long as it is done under the supervision of an herbal practitioner or trained doctor. The recommended dosage varies from case to case. Because the adverse effects of this herb are not yet known, it is safer to take proper precaution when using this remedy for anal fissure or any other health condition.
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