Mistletoe

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Air

Mistletoe and Druids are especially connected at the winter solstice called Alban Arthan. The chief Druid would cut the sacred mistletoe from the Oak with a golden sickle on the sixth night of the new moon after solstice.

Medicinal Uses:  Mistletoe is antispasmodic, calming, immuno-stimulator and immuno-modulator, medium cytostatic, purgative, an excellent cardiotonic, strong hypotensive, vermifuge and diuretic medicine. Because of its properties, it is recommended for treating cough (especially convulsive cough), bronchic asthma, and asthmatic attacks because of psychological tension. At the same time it can be calming in cases of epilepsy, nervous fits, hysteria, neurosis, dizziness, arterial hypertension, cardiac ischemia, memory disturbances associated with hypertension, hiccups, digestive and uterine cramps, immunity disturbances in old age. Used externally it is efficient in leucorrhoea, gout and sciatica.

Magical Uses: Mistletoe is one of the best luck and money drawing herbs there is, add it to sachets or charms to increase fortune and finances. Mistletoe is also carried or placed where protection is needed. it is hung over a cradle to prevent the theft of a child by the fairies. Amulets and jewelry can be made of its wood as talismans of protection and to speed healing. It will aid in hunting and in conception. Hang it in the bedroom to bring beautiful dreams and to unlock, through the dreams, the secrets of immortality. Add a few berries to the ritual cup at a handfasting, and hang it in the home to bring the blessings of the Goddess of Love.

Other Names: All heal

Contraindications: Do not use if you are taking medications for high blood pressure, medications meant to decrease immune system.

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