Viscum album (European mistletoe, common mistletoe, Iscador, Iscar)

From Aaushi
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Introduction

A parasitic plant growing on several types of trees including apple & pear trees.

Berries are used for medicinal purposes.

Uses

Used by Suzanne Somers for breast cancer[1]

Pharmacology

Adverse effects

eosinophilia[2]

Mechanism of action

immune stimulating effect

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Prescriber's Letter 8(5):29 2001
  2. 2.0 2.1 Prescriber's Letter 9(5):28 2002
  3. Wikipedia: Viscum album http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viscum_album