Family
- Santalaceae
Constituents
- Tripertens
- Sterols
- Acid-phenols
- Flavonoids
- Glycoproteins
- Viscotoxins
- Lectins
Parts used
- Leaves and stems
Properties
- Antisclerotic
- Immunostimulant
- Hypotensive
- Purgative
- Antispasmodic
- Diuretic
Indications
Side effects
By mouth, mistletoe can be toxic when the dosages mentioned in this leaf are exceeded.
Accidental ingestion of up to three whole fruits or two whole leaves of the plant appears to be harmless. Ingestion of large amounts can cause gastrointestinal and cardiac disturbances.
Consuming large amounts can even cause coma or death.
Contraindications
You should not use gui in the following cases:
- during pregnancy or breastfeeding
- if you are allergic to mistletoe
Interactions
Theoretically, the effects of mistletoe could be added to those of hypotensive drugs.
Theoretically, the effects of mistletoe could counteract those of immunosuppressive drugs.
Forms of use
- Maceration: macerate 2 tablespoons of finely chopped dried leaves in 500 ml of cold water for 10 to 12 hours. Filter and take 2 cups per day.
- Infusion: infuse for 10 minutes with 2 tablespoons of dried, chopped leaves in 250 ml of boiling water. Take 2 cups a day.
- Tincture (1:4 - 40-50% alcohol): Take 10-60 drops, 3 times a day.
- Fluid extract (1:1 - 25% to 50% alcohol): Take 25-60 drops, 3 times a day.