Mistletoe |
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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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