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mistletoe /mis·tle·toe/ (mis´il-to) any of several related parasitic shrubs. European m. (Viscum album) contains small amounts of several toxins and is used for rheumatism and as an adjunct in cancer therapy; also used in traditional Chinese medicine and homeopathy. mistletoe, n Latin names: Viscum album, Viscum abietis, Viscum austriacum; parts used: branches, fruits, leaves; uses: anxiolytic, high blood pressure, seizure disorders, immu-nomodulator, depression, gout, insomnia, cancer; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children, protein hypersensitivity, antihypertensive medications, cardiac glycosides, depressants, immunosuppressant medications, HIV, toxic plant. Also called all heal, birdlime, devil's fuge, European mistletoe, golden bough, or mystyldene. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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