What does it help with
- Blood pressure reduction
- Immunomodulatory and antitumour effects
- Inflammation vessels and arthritis
- Dizziness and migraines
Active compounds
Lectins, viscotoxins, polysaccharides, flavonoids, amines.
Lectins stimulate the immune system and have in vitro antitumour effects. CONSULT A DOCTOR — mistletoe may interact with medications.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodFebruary – October (leaves). Fruit: winter.
Plant partstwigs with leaves (without berries — poisonous!)
Dryingshade, 35 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
Cold macerateTea (weak)Medicinal product
Pro tip: Mistletoe berries are poisonous! Use only leaves and twigs. Always consult a doctor about mistletoe.
Recipes
1 Cold macerate ▾
Pour 250 ml cold water over 1 tsp dried leaves, leave overnight. Strain. Drink in the morning on an empty stomach.
2 Mistletoe tea (weak) ▾
Pour 250 ml lukewarm water (not boiling) over 0.5 tsp dried mistletoe. Steep 5 min. Drink 1× daily.
3 Mistletoe combined for blood pressure ▾
Mistletoe with hawthorn and motherwort — combined tea for blood pressure. Drink 2× a day.
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