What is Viscum album or Mistletoe?

Botanical Name: Viscum album

Common Names: Mistletoe, All Heal, Birdlime, Golden Bough, Druid’s Plant.

Viscum album is a parasitic plant that grows on various trees, including oak, apple, and pine. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including high blood pressure, arthritis, and epilepsy. In folklore, mistletoe is associated with fertility and love, and it is often used as a Christmas decoration.

Viscum album extract has been shown to have anticancer properties and has been used in complementary cancer treatments. It also has potential benefits for cardiovascular health and the immune system.