European Mistletoe (Viscum Album)

Mistletoe, also referred to as European mistletoe or birdlime mistletoe, is noted worldwide as being effective in cancer prevention and treatment. It is an ancient herbal remedy noted for its anti-tumour properties. Mistletoe also facilitates the production of red blood cells after radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Mistletoe supports the body’s immune system by increasing the size of the body’s thymus gland, to enhance the production of white blood cells for a better immune response. It is believed to possess strong immune-boosting effects. Its active ingredients do this by increasing the body’s antibody production, increasing natural killer cell activity and improving the scavenging ability of white blood cells.

Mistletoe is very beneficial in the treatment of cancer and it has been extensively marketed throughout Europe for the accessory treatment of cancerous tumours. In Germany, a combination of fermented mistletoe and homeopathic doses of silver, gold or mercury was marketed and sold for the treatment of cancer. During the 1980s, over 40,000 people throughout the world were using this patented formula.

What is the best way to use mistletoe?

• Cold infusion – a heaped teaspoonful of mistletoe is soaked in a liter of cold water overnight,

then the next morning it is slightly warmed and strained. If a larger amount is needed, keep in a

dark bottle or thermal flask in the refrigerator and use as desired. Try to drink within 48 hours

of making the herbal tea.

• Hot infusion – pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 to 2 teaspoons of the dried herb and leave to

infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink 3 times daily.

• Tincture – Take 1 to 4ml of tincture 3 times daily.

• Fresh juice — fresh leaves and twigs are washed and, still wet, put into a juice extractor.

Fenugreek

Fenugreek is one of the world’s oldest medicinal herbs. It is a common herb, containing plant hormones which some breast cancers may respond to. For hormone-induced breast cancer take fenugreek seed tea with a salt-free semi-vegetarian diet. Folk healers around the world believe that large amounts of fenugreek seed tea in combination with a salt free diet may help to eliminate breast tumours.

Fenugreek also helps to prevent inflammation, especially in the lungs, and it breaks down mucous and catarrh. It has long been used in China for abdominal pain, in Egypt for period pain and stomach cramps and in the Middle East for abdominal cramps.

What is the best way to use fengureek?

• Herbal Tea — pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of the seeds, let this infuse for 10

minutes. Drink 3 times per day.

• Tincture – take 1 to 2ml of the tincture 3 times daily.

• Poultice – pulverize the seeds to make a poultice.

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