If you feel exhausted, irritable or suffering from a headache or hypertension, try European Mistletoe for relief. More importantly, there are very hopeful and exciting studies currently being conducted on European, or Common Mistletoe, in the area of immune therapy, which shows promise in building a defense against disease. This semiparasitic plant contains chlorophyll and has been used in traditional medicine to treat arthritis, epilepsy, menopause, hypertension, and even cancer. Mistletoe extracts medicinal use dates back to Ancient times. However, it began to gain attention as a chemotherapeutic agent in the 1920's. It contains a number of active compounds, including lectins and alkaloids, and according to the National Cancer Institute, it was regarded as a "cure all" by the Druids and the ancient Greeks. Lifestyle factors such as smoking and drinking alcohol are thought to contribute to high blood pressure or hypertension. This can be one of the risk factors for increasing the chance of suffering a stroke or developing heart disease. Mistletoe extracts are believed to be an alternative remedy for high blood pressure, but you should always consult with your healthcare provider before taking any herbal remedy.
Cancer, in the simplest terms, is a group of cells that are unable to die or go through a process called apoptosis, which means cell death. Phytonutrients, such as the compound found in the extracts of Mistletoe, have been shown to restore the body's ability to fuel the immunologic response. Mistletoe has been shown to target cancer cells by blocking the formation of new blood vessels. Alkaloids are mainly found in plants and some fungi. These nitrogen-based substances are found in products such as coffee and vincristine, which is also an anti-cancer drug. It may also be beneficial for reducing the potential side effects of cancer treatments. A large clinical trial in Germany found that cancer patients that took a certain Mistletoe liquid extract lived 40 percent longer, and had a significantly higher quality of life than those who did not take the extract.
It has a reputation for regulating and strengthening the heartbeat, as well as regulating a fast heart rate, from feeling nervous. Studies done on Mistletoe extracts for blood pressure are few and far between, however, the results of a study published in December 2009 issue of "Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine" showed that both a single administration and a 14-day consecutive administration of Mistletoe extracts significantly reduced high blood pressure. However, this test was only carried out in animal studies. It is also said to relieve the temporary headaches associated with high blood pressure.
Mistletoe tinctures are considered to be antispasmodic and calming as well as stimulating the immune system. Mistletoe's calming properties can be beneficial for easing the psychological tension caused by asthmatics difficulty breathing. Mistletoe is said to relax the whole body or a part of the body by affecting the nervous system. It has been used in herbal medicine for centuries to relieve the symptoms of epilepsy, convulsions, hysteria, delirium, vertigo, exhaustion, St. Vitus dance, nervous tension and to ease irritability.
Mistletoe extracts may support AIDS patients by enhancing the immune system and thus giving the patient some added protection from the secondary infections associated with this disease. European Mistletoe tincture, when used externally in a carrier material, has been applied for relief of arthritis, rheumatism, chilblains, leg ulcers and varicose veins.
Ingredients: Mistletoe (European), Structured Water, 20% Alcohol.
Non-Alcohol: Mistletoe (European), Structured Water, Vegetable Glycerin.
All of our ingredients are Certified Organic, Kosher, or Responsibly Wildcrafted. No genetically modified organisms (GMO's) are involved. All other products that are distributed by us meet our high-quality standards.
Instructions: Use 6-12 drops in juice, water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindications: Great caution is advised when taking European Mistletoe; it is a very powerful herb, and it should be used only under the direction of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Pregnant and nursing women should not use Mistletoe, nor should people with heart problems or those who take MAO inhibitors for depression or Parkinson's disease. All parts of the plant are highly poisonous if eaten. Do not take Mistletoe if you have tuberculosis AIDS, hyperthyroidism, an inflammatory disease, or brain or spinal cord tumors. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following side effects: low or high blood pressure, fainting, seizures, change in eyesight, hallucinations, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. There have been reports of chills, fever, headache, and allergy, and thus if there is itching, rash, tightness in your throat or chest pain, stop taking Mistletoe. There may be interactions with Mistletoe and prescription antihypertensives (an additive hypotensive effect), antiarrhythmics (i.e Digoxin), due to its negative inotropic property.
Disclaimer: The information presented herein by New Way Herbs is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own healthcare provider.
