Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Mistletoe

Mistletoe is an evergreen parasitic plant that grows on other trees and are native to Europe and northern Asia. Mistletoe contains a variety of pharmacologically active substance including alkaloids, polysaccharides, phenylpropanes, liganes, lectins and viscotoxins that are poisonous. Poisoning can occur is any part of the plant is ingested. Mistletoe’s most established use for health benefits is fortifying the immune system. 

Effective for: 
  • Cancer 
  • High blood pressure 
  • Immune system enhancement 
  • Impaired thymus gland activity 

Supplements: 
Mistletoe comes in several varieties. Although mistletoe can be taken orally it requires considerable experience by a practitioner to use it effectively, The injectable form of mistletoe is the most effective. 

Side effects and precautions: 
Mistletoe possesses significant toxicity. Ingesting any part of the plant can cause poisoning.

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