Mistletoe has a long tradition here at Christmas. It is said that anyone who kisses under the mistletoe at Christmas will be bonded forever. For decorative purposes, the branches are hung in the entrance area, especially during Advent and Christmas. Historically, mistletoe has been an important native plant for centuries. Their commitment to health has been handed down since ancient times. You can also find this article in printed form in our current magazine Kräuterkeller Winter edition (available here).
History of mistletoe
The Greek doctor Hippocrates has already spoken about it. It is also very important in Greek mythology because there are numerous myths and legends that surround it. According to tradition, mistletoe opened the doors of the underworld to the Trojan prince Aeneas. Here too it appears in many writings of the late Middle Ages and early modern period. It has only been associated with Christmas since the 20th century. However, its history of natural healing is much older. Mistletoe grows mainly on fruit trees and poplars. If you harvest them, you should be careful not to damage the host tree. It is forbidden to saw the branches to reach the mistletoe, otherwise the tree would be damaged.
Use wild herbs in your kitchen and medicine cabinet
We work with wild herbs every day. We would like to give you seasonal inspiration in our wild herb magazine, because from this year our self-published magazine is published once a quarter Wild Herbs Magazine (available here). Get the magazine in a print and digital version. Depending on your reading habits, we have your favorites to choose from. In addition to seasonal themes, you will also find suitable recipes there. You can buy magazines in our shop www.die-moderne-Kräuterhexe.de
Mistletoe effect
Far from all myths and legends, mistletoe is also relevant for medicine. The research is mainly about how Krebs can help. So far we know that they have a stimulating effect immune system and can affect the growth of tumor cells. This interest is not least due to the anthroposophist Rudolf Steiner, who believed that mistletoe had anti-tumor effects because it would spread like an ulcer. Since mistletoe seems to have very promising effects, research has increased in recent years and it is today one of the most studied plants in natural medicine. Particularly interesting are flavonoids and amino acids. The lectins and viscotoxins contained in mistletoe are studied in relation to the toxicity of tumor cells.
Mistletoe for the immune system and metabolism
In addition to the uses described above, mistletoe can also support the immune system, stimulate the metabolism and affect blood pressure. In gynecology, mistletoe tea is used for menstrual problems and it is also proven that mistletoe can have a relaxing and calming effect in cases of increased stress and inner restlessnes
The important thing is that mistletoe is not for beginners. It is slightly poisonous. Both the leaves and berries are poisonous if left unprocessed. Therefore caution is advised. Mistletoe berries are very poisonous and should never be included in tea preparation. If you want to be on the safe side, you can Tea grass acquire. You should only do a cold extract as the heat would eliminate more toxins. It is recommended to drink tea as a course of treatment, for a period of four to a maximum of six weeks, and then take a break. However, it is always important to consult your therapist. The cold extract must be repeated every day.
Gift ideas for Christmas
Are you interested in the topic of wild herbs and medicinal plants or do you know a herbalist? Then you should definitely take a look at our little witch herb online shop www.die-moderne-Kräuterhexe.de stop. There you will also find, among other things, our book “With wild herbs and medicinal plants all year round“(available here) and ours Seasonal calendar of wild herbs (available here), which can be reused every year. With our books and calendars we are specifically aimed at (but not limited to) beginners in the world of wild herbs who would like to know more about how to identify, collect and use them. In the book you will find over 160 pages of many wild herbs and local medicinal plants, which we have portrayed with large format images. We have noted our experiences with each plant and provide examples of use for the medicine cabinet and witch’s kitchen
Our products are not only available individually, but also in sets where you can save compared to purchasing them individually. THE Discovery set for the whole family (available here) contains, in addition to the book and the seasonal calendar, our discovery book for children «Ben and Mara discover the world of wild herbs“(available here). In this children’s book we would like to show even the littlest ones how to approach the world of wild herbs. In the hand-drawn story, Ben and Mara discover the course of nature through the seasons. In the second chapter all the wild herbs present in the book are explained and shown in a child-friendly way.
Mistletoe extract
Pour cold water over 2-3 g of mistletoe and leave it overnight. The leaves are then passed through a sieve and the extract is then lightly heated in a pan. However, the mistletoe extract must not boil. Mistletoe is not only a folk custom, but also very important in natural medicine. Today there is also excellent literature on the topic.
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