Sure, the mistletoe is great for those seeking stealthy kisses, but the
plant actually contains a variety of chemicals, such as phenylpropanoids
and lectins, the Independent writes; "mistletoe (extract has) a number
of pharmacological properties including stimulation of the immune system
and direct toxic effects on tumor cells." Since the 1920s, many have
used the plant to treat cancer, epilepsy, infertility, menopausal
symptoms, nervous tension, asthma, hypertension, headache, and
dermatitis.
In Europe, the semi-poisonous plant is "regularly prescribed for various
types of cancers as its extract demonstrates anti-cancer activity when
used against cancerous cells in the lab." Mistletoe
extract enhances immune function, which increases the production of the
immune cells. When administered as a form of therapy for cancer, the
extracts are given by injection under the skin, into a vein or directly
into a tumor. The mistletoe has demonstrated efficacy against cancer in a particular
German study where researchers examined the use of the mistletoe extract
brand Iscador. The researchers used Iscador in 800 patients with
colorectal cancer who were all treated with chemotherapy and/or
radiation therapy. Researchers found the patients
treated with Iscador had fewer adverse events, better symptom relief and
improved disease-free survival compared to patients who did not receive
the mistletoe extract as additional therapy.
American critics have been dismissive about medical studies of the
plant, calling the studies too small or improperly designed. The FDA
does not recognize the use of mistletoe to treat any form of cancer, and
injectable mistletoe extracts cannot be sold in the U.S.
This site is for information on the various Chemo treatments and Stem Cell Therapies since 1992. This journey became bitter sweet in 2014, with the passing of my beautiful and dear wife. Sherry, had fought Non - Hodgkins Lymphoma(NHL) since 1990, in and out of remissions time and time again. From T-Cell therapies(1990's) to Dual Cord Blood Transplant(2014), she was in Clinical Trials over the years. This site is for informational purpose only and is not to promote the use of certain therapies.
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