Mistletoe, Phoradendron

Both true mistletoe and dwarf mistletoe are common parasites of forest tree species. The true mistletoes Phoradendron spp.) occur commonly on... 

American mistletoe Phoradendron flavescens Hypertension and hypertensive crisis... 

Mescal bean (Frijolito), Sophora secundiflora Mistletoes, Phoradendron serotinum Monkshood (Wolfsbane), Aconitum columbianum Mushroom (toadstools). Amanita muscaria, Amantia verna, Chlorophyllum molybdites. 

The Celts, and others, also used mistletoe for medical purposes. The Roman historian Pliny the Younger wrote that mistletoe was deemed a cure for epilepsy carried about by women it assisted them to conceive, and it healed ulcers most effectually, if only the sufferer chewed a piece of the plant and laid another piece on the sore. Modern herbalists continue to recommend mistletoe for the treatment of epilepsy, hypertension, and hormone imbalances. However, it should be appreciated that homemade brews prepared from the berries and leaves of the North American species (Phoradendron flavescens) are poisonous and should be avoided. 

Phoradendron Phoratoxins parasitic plant Phoradendron tomentosum (mistletoe) PM [Phoratoxin B depolarizes... 

The term mistletoe is used for a number of different parasitic plants from the Genus Phoradendron and Viscum. It is a semiparasitic shrub with ovate, opposite leaves. It is found growing on trees, especially oaks. The berries grow in grapelike clusters and are typically white, round, and translucent. 

Representative Chemicals Ricin Other toxalbumins with similar ricin-like properties Abrus pre-catorius (jequirty pea, rosary pea), Trichosanthes spp. (Chinese cucumber), Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust), Phoradendron spp. (American mistletoe), Viscum spp. (European mistletoe), and Wisteria spp. (wisteria)... 

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