Herbs & Supplements

All Heal Scientific Name: Mistletoe Other Names: Bird Lime, Devil's Fuge, European Mistletoe, Golden Bough, Herb de la Croix, Lignum Crucis, Mistal, Viscum, Viscum album, Vogelmistel What side effects should I watch for? Major Side Effects Any form of European mistletoe may cause miscarriage, even in small amounts. Subcutaneously (under the skin) injected European mistletoe products have resulted in angina (chest pain due to decreased oxygen supplies to the heart) and increases in blood cells that are associated with allergic reactions. Less Severe Side Effects Orally, European mistletoe can cause: Cramps Diarrhea Low blood pressure Uncontrollable eye movements Vomiting Side effects possible from injections of European mistletoe include: Chills Fever Headache Nausea Pain at the site of the injection << Back What interactions should I watch for? >>

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In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.

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