Herb latin name: False Mistletoe,False Mistletoe Extract

Latin name: Phoradendron leucarpum

Synonyms: Phoradendron flavescens, Phoradendron serotinumPhoradendron flavescens, Phoradendron serotinum

Family: Viscaceae (Christmas Mistletoe Family)

Medicinal use of False Mistletoe: A tea made from the leaves is said to procure abortions and also to prevent conception. It causes an increase in uterine contractions and helps to stop bleeding after parturition. When injected into the blood it increases blood pressure.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: A parasite growing on deciduous trees, especially Acer rubrum and Nyssa spp.
Propagation of False Mistletoe: This is a parasitic plant that grows entirely on the host tree. To grow it you need to obtain berries and squash them onto the branches of host trees in late autumn and early winter. This is best done on the lower side of the branch. It is then simply a matter of waiting and hoping.
Cultivation of the herb: A parasite growing on deciduous trees, especially Acer rubrum and Nyssa spp.
Known hazards of Phoradendron leucarpum: There are recorded cases of the berries poisoning people. Contact with the plant can cause dermatitis in some people.

Herb latin name: False Mistletoe,False Mistletoe Extract

Latin name: Phoradendron leucarpum

Synonyms: Phoradendron flavescens, Phoradendron serotinumPhoradendron flavescens, Phoradendron serotinum

Family: Viscaceae (Christmas Mistletoe Family)

Medicinal use of False Mistletoe: A tea made from the leaves is said to procure abortions and also to prevent conception. It causes an increase in uterine contractions and helps to stop bleeding after parturition. When injected into the blood it increases blood pressure.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: A parasite growing on deciduous trees, especially Acer rubrum and Nyssa spp.
Propagation of False Mistletoe: This is a parasitic plant that grows entirely on the host tree. To grow it you need to obtain berries and squash them onto the branches of host trees in late autumn and early winter. This is best done on the lower side of the branch. It is then simply a matter of waiting and hoping.
Cultivation of the herb: A parasite growing on deciduous trees, especially Acer rubrum and Nyssa spp.
Known hazards of Phoradendron leucarpum: There are recorded cases of the berries poisoning people. Contact with the plant can cause dermatitis in some people.