mistletoe as treatment?

goldfinch
goldfinch Member Posts: 735
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Well, i finally spoke with a naturopath who treats colorectal cancer. Most of the things she's recommeded I've seen recommended before, but the one thing that i'mthinking twice about is mistletoe. I have read that there is some controversy about this. Of course there's controversy about naturopathic methods anyway, but this one seems to trigger a little more. Does anyone have any experience with this, or do you just have some thoughts about it?
Mary

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  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #2
    I have only used mistletoe for a cure to a broken heart....sorry...had to say it!
    Hugs for a pioneer!
    Kathi
  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member
    #3
    I am going to GNC today. I will look on their computer and see what is mistletoe used for and then I will respond with a somewhat educated answer! I have not used mistletoe personally, but I will if I think it will do me good, for sure. I have consulted a naturopath since I was diagnosed and have been on many herbal supplements over these years.
    Talk to you later,
    Susan
  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member
    #4
    I went to GNC and looked in a book that they had. I guess mistletoe has been found to have anti-tumor effects and is actually given intravenously in Europe to combat cancer. It has not been taken seriously here in the US because it is considered a poison. Interesting, aren't most chemo drugs "poison"?. Wierd. At any rate, the important thing is the dosage. It says the recommended dosage is:
    Traditionally a cold water extract is made by soaking 2-4 teaspoons (10-20grams) of chopped mistletoe in two cups of water overnight. This is taken first thing in the morning and can be sweetened with honey. Another batch is left to steep during the day and drunk at bedtime. Alternately a hot tea can be made by infusing a teaspoon of leaves in a cup of boiled water for 5-10 minutes. Two cups are consumed per day. A tincture of approx. 1/8 teaspoon three times/day can also be used.
    I would go with whatever dosage your ND suggests. I am sure they have read the literature. If you have questions or concerns I am sure you could discuss it with them.
    Take care,
    Susan.
  • goldfinch
    goldfinch Member Posts: 735
    #5
    shmurciakova said:

    I went to GNC and looked in a book that they had. I guess mistletoe has been found to have anti-tumor effects and is actually given intravenously in Europe to combat cancer. It has not been taken seriously here in the US because it is considered a poison. Interesting, aren't most chemo drugs "poison"?. Wierd. At any rate, the important thing is the dosage. It says the recommended dosage is:
    Traditionally a cold water extract is made by soaking 2-4 teaspoons (10-20grams) of chopped mistletoe in two cups of water overnight. This is taken first thing in the morning and can be sweetened with honey. Another batch is left to steep during the day and drunk at bedtime. Alternately a hot tea can be made by infusing a teaspoon of leaves in a cup of boiled water for 5-10 minutes. Two cups are consumed per day. A tincture of approx. 1/8 teaspoon three times/day can also be used.
    I would go with whatever dosage your ND suggests. I am sure they have read the literature. If you have questions or concerns I am sure you could discuss it with them.
    Take care,
    Susan.

    Thanks susan. She would have me give myself sub cutaneous injections. I'm still a little leary about this one, becuase they do call it a poison. But I've had the same thought as you. Let's remember the poisons I've already subjected my body too.
    Thank you for your info.
    Mary

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