Stem plant
Loranthaceae, mistletoe.
Medicinal drug
Visci albi herba (Visci herba) – mistletoe herb.
Ingredients
- Lectins
- Polypeptides
- Flavonoids
- Lignans
- Biogenic amines
Effects
- Cytostatic
- Immunostimulatory
- Blood pressure lowering ?
Fields of application
In anthroposophic medicines for malignant tumors. In folk medicine for hypertension.
Dosage
In finished medicines, according to the manufacturer mistletoe tincture: 15 – 20 drops 3 times daily (source: Hänseler).
Contraindications
Allergy
Adverse effects
Chills, high fever, headache, pectanginal discomfort, orthostatic circulatory disturbances, allergic reactions
