Mistletoe

Description

Botanical Name: Viscum album (European Mistletoe)

About This Herb: Our Mistletoe is carefully harvested from host trees such as apple and poplar, then gently dried to preserve its unique properties. This mysterious plant has been revered since ancient times by Druids and European herbalists for its powerful effects on the nervous and circulatory systems. It’s not the romantic holiday decoration—it’s a serious medicinal herb.

Traditional Uses: Mistletoe has long been used as a nervine to support nervous tension and as a circulatory tonic for healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular balance. In European folk medicine it has also been used for epilepsy, vertigo, hysteria, and other nervous conditions. Modern research has explored its immune-supporting properties, and mistletoe extracts have been studied in Europe as part of integrative approaches to health.

How to Prepare: Traditionally prepared as a cold infusion. Add 1/2–1 teaspoon of herb to 1 cup of cold water and steep for 8–12 hours (often overnight), then strain before drinking. As a tincture, 10–30 drops may be used as directed. Due to its potency, it is often included in small amounts within herbal formulas rather than used alone.

Safety & Considerations: CAUTION: Professional guidance recommended. Not for use during pregnancy or nursing. May interact with blood pressure medications, heart medications, or sedatives. Only the leaf and stem are used medicinally—the berries are considered toxic. This is a potent herb that should be used with knowledge and respect. Consult your healthcare provider before use.