Cancer drug: the other use for mistletoe

[WhiskeyGirl]

I noticed quite a few article on the web -

Cancer drug: the other use for mistletoe

Steiner's suggestions for mistletoe treatments have been developed over the years and preparations derived from the European mistletoe (Viscum album L.) are among the most prescribed drugs in cancer patients in several European countries including Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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Amongst the most commonly used are Iscador (made by Weleda) and Abnobaviscum (made by Abnoba).

The preparations are most commonly taken by injection, but are also available in drops and in homeopathic form.

What about the evidence? A July 2009 randomised controlled trial on mistletoe treatment in breast cancer revealed that patients treated with Iscador M showed a significantly higher score for quality of life. In particular, they suffered substantially less from pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, insomnia, appetite loss and diarrhoea compared to the control group.

Another recent study showed how mistletoe treatment can enhance immune responses in cancer patients.

There are over 120 clinical studies to date, according to the independent German website www.mistel-therapie.de, which focuses on mistletoe in cancer treatment. Dr Gunver S. Kienle, who works for Institute for Applied Epistemology and Medical Methodology in Freiburg, Germany, is responsible for the scientific information on the site.

read more here - http://www.theecologist.org/green_green_living/health_and_beauty/383035/cancer_drug_the_other_use_for_mistletoe.html

[WhiskeyGirl]

European mistletoe, Viscum album, is not toxic and was used to treat a wide variety of physical and emotional symptoms.

Today, European mistletoe extracts are used in the treatment of cancer and HIV/Aids.

American mistletoe is Phoradendron with clusters of white-pink berries that mostly hang on deciduous trees.

Ours is toxic so do not eat it.

more here - http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/features/local_story_357163138.html

[seahorse]

European mistletoe, Viscum album, is not toxic and was used to treat a wide variety of physical and emotional symptoms.

Today, European mistletoe extracts are used in the treatment of cancer and HIV/Aids.

American mistletoe is Phoradendron with clusters of white-pink berries that mostly hang on deciduous trees.

Ours is toxic so do not eat it.

more here - http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/features/local_story_357163138.html