Mistletoe was considered scared to the Druids and has long been used as a treatment for epilepsy, hysteria, nervous convulsions and delirium. The tincture has been recommended as a heart tonic for treating typhoid fever, in place of foxglove. It will lessen reflexive irritability and strengthen the heart’s beat while raising the frequency of a slow pulse. Hung at Christmas time as a symbol of love and good fortune.

Discover Mistletoe (Hu Ji Sheng) and other herbs by visiting our Herb Directory.