The Working Witch Do Not Use without Medical Supervision. Mistletoe viscum flavescens Loranthaceae POISON Overdose highly toxic can cause poisoning symptoms. Do not use this herb during pregnancy or lactation due to its uterine stimulant action and genotoxic effects. December 23 Goddess: Nuit Medicinal Use High Blood Pressure, Europen Mistletoe Magical Mistletoe POWERS: Protection, Love, Hunting, Fertility, Health, Exorcism Druids used the magic of mistletoe for festivals throughout the year, including Midsummer and Yule. Evergreens were considered magical because they didn't wither away each year like other plants, making them seem immune from death. Mistletoe also seemed to defy nature by growing in the upper branches of trees rather than on the ground. The Druids called it "all-heal" because of its potent healing properties and its use as a fertility aid. Mistletoe that grew atop Oak Trees in sacred grove was considered particularly powerful. Call on the magic of this wonderful plant by threading a string of small white Christmas lights through the upper branches of a tree at Yule or at any time of year. Dangerous Plants This plants is hazards to cockatiels. If your bird ingested any immediately call your avian veterinarian and ask! *Mistletoe - Can be toxic or fatal to cats. CONTRAINDICTIONS SOURCE(S) Lady Tia pg.61 "The Herb Book," by John Lust Sacred Herbs of the Goddesses Borrowed and collected information The Herbal Encyclopedia Herbs in Pregnancy Herbs during Pregnancy (and breast feeding) lily_e42 Jan 9, 2005 Green Witch Garden by Sedwin Llewellyn's Spell-a-Day 12/7/02 Mickaboo Cockatiel Rescue The International Dove Society Birds n Ways Cockatiel.org HERBS RULE!!!! Mu-Sha-room's Draconian © 2002-2008 BOOKS OF SHADOWS