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                        All About Mistletoe

                        Mistletoe is commonly hung in an entryway to promote a kiss during the holidays. This hemi-parasitic plant is poisonous to humans.

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                        Fun Fact

                        While mistletoe is poisonous to humans, many birds and insects thrive off eat the berries and leaves!

                        Mistletoe Research

                        There is limited scientific research on the human use of mistletoe. However, more research is warranted on the topic of mistletoe supplements as a cancer treatment. Further, it has shown potential as an anti-inflammatory, sedative, hypotensive, and anti-diabetic. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

                        Mistletoe Research

                        Mistletoe Blog Articles

                        Cancer Fighting Plants: Summary of a Scholarly Article
                        Just the Right Amount of Mistletoe

                        Mistletoe Herb


                        Latin Name: Viscum album

                        Family: Santalaceae

                        Other Names

                        • Druid's herb, mistelkraut, all-heal, banda, viscum
                        • ​Other Scientific names: Visci herba
                        • Not to be confused with: Phoradendron serotinum, American mistletoe

                        Plant Description

                        Mistletoe is a parasitic plant growing in trees with forked stem pieces, white pea sized berries, small yellowish flowers, and yellowish-green leathery lanceolate leaves.

                        Herb Description

                        Leaf, twigs and berries are used. Small amounts can be toxic and lethal. Mistletoe has a low therapeutic margin and serious side effects with overuse.

                        Key Constituents

                        Lectins, toxic polypeptides (viscotoxins), lignans, flavononoids, amines, phenylpropanes, biogenic amines

                        Mistletoe Recipes

                        Cancer Fighting Plants: Summary of a Scholarly Article

                        Therapeutic Uses

                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        Antioxidant
                        anxiety Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        joint pain Joint Pain / Arthritis
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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