Mistletoe Extract Beats Chemotherapy Against Colon Cancer Cells

25 December 2017

 - Aside from Christmas kissing lore, mistletoe has a long history of medicinal applications among ancient cultures.  Some modern scientists are exploring its use as a treatment for colon cancer.

The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas can be traced back to ancient Scandinavian rules of war. The story goes that if enemies found themselves standing beneath the mistletoe they had to lay down their arms for the rest of the day.

Peacemaking led to the Christmas kissing tradition.  It’s said a young man may kiss a girl under the mistletoe, plucking a poison berry from the bush each time.  But when the berries are gone, no more kissing.   

Aside from Christmas lore, mistletoe has a long history of medicinal applications among ancient cultures.  Some modern scientists are exploring its use as a treatment for colon cancer.