Mistletoe (Viscum album) leaf cut and sifted - Bulk.

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Available in either increments of 2 oz or save 20% when you purchase a pound.

SUGGESTED USE:

Make an infusion using 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of boiling water. Steep 15 minutes, covered. Strain. Dose: 1 cup of the infusion (tea) 1-2 times per day as needed.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Raw, unprocessed Mistletoe is toxic, as are its berries. It should be used only under the guidance of a qualified health-care practitioner, and then should be used only in small doses. Rather than making your own products and risking toxicity, purchase those of reputable companies, and use them according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Mistletoe may cause temporary numbness, vomiting, and reduced heart rate. Avoid during pregnancy.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

The genus name Viscum refers to birdlime, a sticky substance smeared on twigs to trap birds, in reference to the viscous juice of Mistletoe's berries. The species name album is Latin for "white," in reference to the white berries. The common name Mistletoe derives from the Anglo-Saxon "mistel", meaning "dung," and "tan", meaning "twig," meaning "dung on a twig."           

Mistletoe is an evergreen, semiparasitic plant native to Europe, Asia, and north Africa. It grows on fruit, poplar, chestnut, pine, spruce, and other trees. The host trees are usually at least twenty years old before Mistletoe encroaches, and they are not usually killed by the Mistletoe. The plant forms pendant bushes where it grows. Its leaves are thick, oval to round, and 1 to 2 inches long. Its small, inconspicuous, sticky, white flowers are about 1/4 inch long. It is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are born on different plants.

The plant and its berries are toxic and should not be eaten.

The Druids considered Mistletoe a sacred plant. They celebrated the beginning of winter by having a highranking priest collect some of the plant, cutting it free from its host plant with a golden knife, and they hung it in their homes as protection against all evils. Folkloric tradition holds that carrying Mistletoe will bring men good fortune in hunting and women fertiltity. When placed at the bedroom door, it is said to promote restful sleep and positive dreams.

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