Mistletoe - Injection What is Mistletoe Injection? Viscum album, commonly known as mistletoe, is a Uses hemiparasitic plant that is one of the most widely studied and successful alternative remedy for cancer since 1917. The subtle variations in lectin composition Cancer between plants arise from the type of host tree the Increased quality of life in patients undergoing mistletoe grows on (eg. apple, pine, fir, or oak), time of chemo or radiation harvest, and whether the extract is fermented or Lyme disease unfermented. Arthritis Chronic resistant bacterial or viral infections The most commonly trusted and used brands include Iscador and Helixor. It is currently considered a mainstay of cancer treatment in Europe with approximately 79% of German and Swiss medical doctors advising its use. Ingredients The strongest anti-cancer effect is due to the lectins in Viscum album. They are anti-inflammatory and Helixor Mistletoe ampule 1-50mg cytotoxic, killing cancer cells directly. Additionally, they modulate your immune system, stimulating it to remove cancer cells by activating macrophages, T-cells, NK cells, and complement protein. Side Effects Mistletoe lectins can also provide protection to healthy DNA. For this reason, Viscum album is helpful alongside Common Rare radiation and chemotherapy. Mistletoe is also notable Redness, swelling at Allergic reaction for improving patient quality of life during conventional injection site Tachycardia cancer treatments. (positive response Fever Headache indicating Viscum album can be delivered in an IV, subcutaneously, stimulated immune or directly into a tumor. Your healthcare team will response) discuss these options with you to determine the best Itching course of action. Side effects of mistletoe treatment can include flu-like symptoms including body aches, shivering and headaches. It may increase body temperature, a sign of immune system activation. Side effects are generally Duration mild and transient. 30 - 45 minutes integrative.ca Mistletoe - Injection Procedure ________________________________________________ Prescribed mistletoe ampule dosage according to schedule is drawn into syringe and injected ________________________________________________ subcutaneously (most often into the abdominal region). ________________________________________________ The dosage & frequency schedule will be provided ________________________________________________ by your ND. Injection is typically done by the ________________________________________________ patient at home after initial instruction and explanation. ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Patient Prep ________________________________________________ Please arrive on time and be well-hydrated. Please ensure that you have eaten prior to the intravenous ________________________________________________ treatment. ________________________________________________ Please inform a lab technician and/or your doctor if you have any allergies; have a history of any reaction to ________________________________________________ intravenous treatment or have any concerns regarding this treatment. ________________________________________________ Please consult with your ND if you condition persists or ________________________________________________ worsens. ________________________________________________ If you have any questions, please contact us at (604)738-1012, ext.1 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Notes ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ integrative.ca.