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Mistletoe

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Phoradendron serotinum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Berries/fruits
Leaves
Stems
Chemicals this herb contains:
Beta phenylethylamine
Tyramine

KNOWN EFFECTS

  • Stimulates central nervous system.
  • Increases blood pressure.
  • Causes contraction of smooth muscle in intestines or uterus.

    Miscellaneous information:

  • Mistletoe is particularly dangerous for people taking monamine-oxidase medications to treat high blood pressure.

    UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

  • Controls excessive bleeding after childbirth.
  • Treats cholera.
  • Calms nervousness.

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you:

  • Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.
  • Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis.

    Consult your doctor if you:

  • Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
  • Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

    Pregnancy:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Infants and children:

  • Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

    Others:

  • Do not allow children to eat berries of this popular Christmas plant. As few as one or two berries may cause toxic symptoms.

    Storage:

  • Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

    Safe dosage:

  • At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

    TOXICITY

    Rated slightly dangerous, particularly in children, persons over
    55 and those who take larger than appropriate quantities for
    extended periods of time.
    For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
    EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

    Signs and symptoms: What to do:
    Convulsions Seek emergency treatment.
    Diarrhea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Hallucinations Seek emergency treatment.
    Increased blood pressure Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Nausea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Slow heartbeat Seek emergency treatment.
    Vomiting Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.

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