Viscum, or mistletoe as it is known has herbal and healing properties, although I am unsure how it is prepared as a remedy. Warning all parts of the mistletoe plant , especially the berries are toxic if eaten. I know that parts used as regards herbal healing are the leafy stems and fruits.In alternative therapy the herb is a pungent, bitter-sweet, warming herb that lowers blood pressure, stimulates the immune system, slows heartbeat, relaxes spasms, and has a sedative, diuretic, and anti-cancer effects.
Internally medicinal uses are for arteriosclerosis, mild hypertension, nervous tachycardia, nervous tension, insomnia, panic attacks, tinnitus, epilepsy, st vitus's dance, and cancer, especially cancer of the lung, and cancer of the ovaries, although more research into this will be needed.
