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This is mistletoe tea, very popular as a herbal treatment across Europe.
Mistletoe contains several complex proteins called Lectins - this represents the molecular structure of one of them.
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Mistletoe Medicine - Anthroposophic & Complementary
(additional info to be added during November and December 2009)
In the 1920s Rudolf Steiner was developing many ideas about medicinal value of plants, and he paid particular attention to mistletoe.
His 'science of the spirit' (anthroposophic) approach suggested that particular plant species could be linked to specific ailments. Mistletoe was identified as a species that could help with cancer treatment.
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His teachings and suggestions for mistletoe treatments have been substantially developed in mainland Europe, particularly in Germany and Switzerland.
There are now a number of dedicated anthroposophic clinics and manufacturers of mistletoe extracts, using the specific processes suggested by Steiner.
The mistletoe treatment is complementary - used alongside and in addition to, conventional cancer treatments. It is not generally used on its own.
The best-known brand is Iscador, made by Weleda, but others include Helixor, Abnoba and Iscumin. There are links to their websites on the Advice page.
Numerous papers and books give more information on mistletoe and cancer therapy - though many are written in German. Some English texts are described on the Advice page.
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Medicinal harvesting
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The manufacture of the cancer treatments involves gathering mistletoe from a range of hosts and at differing times of the year.
This is because the biochemical nature of mistletoe tissue varies, both with host and season. A blend is developed, the exact mechanism and process varying according to manufacturer.
This complicated system requires very careful harvesting - and even careful nurturing of mistletoe on minority hosts (see information on the Harvesting pages). |
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Quick links |
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Want to buy mistletoe? Visit:
Need news about mistletoe? Try: 
Looking for mistletoe advice, or a speaker? Try
Interested in Mistletoe Events? Visit:
For mistletoe cards, tees, mugs etc visit 
Want to Grow Your Own? Get advice here, or buy a grow-kit
Coming soon - links to:
The Mistletoe Picture Library
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