What is iscador used for?

Context: In anthroposophical medicine, total extracts of Viscum album (mistletoe) have been developed to treat cancer patients. The oldest such product is Iscador. Although Iscador is regarded as a complementary cancer therapy, it is the most commonly used oncological drug in Germany.

Can mistletoe cure breast cancer?

There is no proof that they work for breast or other cancers. Using European mistletoe can also be unsafe. Avoid these products and stick with proven cancer treatments.

What is iscador made of?

Iscador preparations are made of fermented aqueous extracts of the freshly harvested white-berried mistletoe (Viscum album L.) grown on different host trees. Host trees used are apple (Malus, M), oak (Quercus, Qu), pine (Pinus, P), elm (Ulmus, U).

How much does mistletoe therapy cost?

Mistletoe treatment has not yet been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and clinical trials are underway in the US to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this treatment. The average cost of mistletoe treatment ranges from $100-200 per month.

Is mistletoe a blood thinner?

According to the National Cancer Institute, mistletoe is one of the most widely researched alternative therapies for people living with cancer. 4 Research suggests that mistletoe may stimulate the immune system to help fight cancer. It might also improve blood counts and even reduce the size of tumors.

Is mistletoe good for fertility?

The Druids were not the only people to use mistletoe for its fertility-enhancing properties. Across the world mistletoe has been associated with the concept of fertility, perhaps because of its growth outside of the typical harvest season of other fruiting plants.

What is the medicinal value of mistletoe?

Health benefits that have been attributed to mistletoe include improving cardiovascular health, relieving stress and anxiety, and boosting the immune system to help fight off colds and respiratory problems. It is also a popular complementary therapy for cancer treatment in many parts of the world.

Is mistletoe an immunotherapy?

Mistletoe first grew in popularity as a cancer treatment in Europe during the 1920s. In more recent history, naturopathic healers and their patients claim mistletoe injections shrink tumors, boost the immune system, and treat cancer symptoms like pain and exhaustion.

What are the side effects of mistletoe injections?

Side effects include soreness and inflammation at injection sites, headache, fever, and chills. One review reported that treatment was not found to lessen immune system response. High doses of mistletoe damaged the liver in some cases, but damage was correctable.

Is mistletoe therapy available in Australia?

Mistletoe treatments are only offered in Australia to end stage clinical patients. Dr Simson would like to see the treatment fully validated in Australia and then put through approval procedures to comply with local regulations, and made more widely available to cancer patients.

Where do you inject mistletoe?

Mistletoe extracts are usually given by an injection under the skin (subcutaneous). Less common ways to give mistletoe include by mouth, into a vein (intravenous or IV), into the pleural cavity, or into a tumor.

What are the side effects of mistletoe?

European mistletoe can cause vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, and other side effects. Short-term, frequent use of European mistletoe might cause liver damage. Injecting European mistletoe beneath the skin can cause fever, chills, allergic reactions, and other side effects.

How much does it cost to send a mistletoe from Iscador?

Customised 4U Pharmacy (Iscador®) does charge £7 for postage. The Village Pharmacy (AbnobaViscum®) does charge £15 for postage. Helixor® shipping prices depend on where you live. Click here for more information The Village Pharmacy (AbnobaViscum®) does send needles and syringes together with the AbnobaViscum® ampoules.

When to take Iscador before or after surgery?

The best results with Iscador are claimed for its use with solid tumors both before and after surgery and radiation. Given 10 to 14 days before surgery, it is thought to help prevent metastatic spread due to surgery and to promote recovery and it is also used for advanced stage, inoperable solid tumors,…

How does the injection of Iscador take place?

ISCADOR is administered by subcutaneous injections under the skin – like an insulin injection and it is easy to learn how to apply the injection. However, please note that you should carry out at least the first injection together with your physician. He can show you where to place the injection and what you have to do.

How long can a Iscador mistletoe treatment last?

In addition, a German study done by Dr. Ronald Grossarth-Maticek of the Institute for Preventive Medicine in Heidelberg shows that, when used as adjunctive treatment in patients with a variety of cancers, it can increase survival time by as much as 40%. A typical treatment course can last several months to years.