Mistletoe

Viscum album

• Family
  Viscaceae (Mistletoe plants)
   
  
• Synonyms
  German: Mistel, Donnerbesen, Drudenfuß, Geißkraut, Hexenbesen, Vogelmistel, Leimmistel, Wintergrün, French: Gui de druides, Italian: Vischio, Spanish: Muérdago
   
  
• Occurrence
  Nearly in whole Europe, Asia and North Africa (not in Australia and America), grows on deciduous and coniferous trees
   
  
• Medicinal drug
  Branches with leaves, blossoms and fruits: Mistletoe herb
   
  
• Effect
  Immune stimulating, cytostatic (inhibits cellular proliferation)
   
  
• Application
  Traditional medicine: For long-term treatment of slight cases of hypertension, Chinese medicine: Articular pains, pains in tendons and muscles, unspecific stimulation therapy in case of malignant diseases
   
  
• e.g. contained in:
  Cefavora^®