Mistletoe Therapy
Natural Support for Cancer and Chronic Conditions
Interested in Mistletoe Therapy?
For over a century, mistletoe therapy has been used as a powerful ally in integrative and anthroposophic medicine. First introduced in 1917 by Dr. Ita Wegman, co-founder of Anthroposophic Medicine alongside Rudolf Steiner, mistletoe has since become a cornerstone of holistic cancer care and support for chronic health conditions.
If you’re navigating cancer or a chronic condition and looking for a holistic approach that supports healing on all levels—physical, emotional, and spiritual, mistletoe therapy may be the right choice for you.
Please get in touch to book a consultation or learn more about how mistletoe could become a supportive part of your healing journey
🌿 What Is Mistletoe Therapy?
Mistletoe (Viscum album) is a unique, semi-parasitic plant that grows high in the trees, never touching the ground. In anthroposophic medicine, its distinctive nature reflects its healing qualities: uplifting vitality, balancing bodily rhythms, and supporting the immune system.
Mistletoe is administered via gentle, personalized injections, subcutaneous, intravenous, or directly into tumors (when suitable), and is always used alongside conventional medical treatment, never as a replacement.
🌟 Benefits of Mistletoe Therapy
Mistletoe therapy can help:
- Boost immune function
- Improve energy and reduce cancer-related fatigue
- Support emotional resilience and reduce anxiety
- Enhance quality of life and well-being
- Reduce tumor growth and limit cancer spread (via immune and cellular mechanisms)
- Alleviate symptoms in conditions like ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and insomnia
🧬 How It Works
Mistletoe’s healing action is both physical and energetic. Key components like lectins, triterpenes, and viscotoxins:
- Promote cancer cell self-destruction (apoptosis)
- Inhibit tumor blood supply (anti-angiogenesis)
- Strengthen the immune response
- Encourage deep regeneration and vitality
On a deeper level, mistletoe therapy can support patients in reconnecting with their sense of self, building courage, and navigating illness with strength and clarity.
🌲 A Plant Steeped in Meaning
Throughout history and myth, mistletoe has been a symbol of peace, vitality, and transformation. From Druidic rituals to Norse mythology and Roman culture, mistletoe has long been revered for its mystical and healing qualities.
In anthroposophic terms, mistletoe represents a counterforce to the material hardening that often underlies chronic disease and solid types of cancer. It offers not only physical support, but also helps reconnect body, soul, and spirit.
💉 What Does Treatment Look Like?
Mistletoe is typically prescribed as a subcutaneous injection, which you or a caregiver can learn to administer at home (a demonstration video is available on my website). In some cases, mistletoe can also be given intravenously under medical supervision—for example, in a therapeutic setting in Aberdeen, Scotland, where patients can receive infusions in a supported environment.
Treatment is carefully individualized. The type and strength of mistletoe are selected based on your specific condition, stage of illness, and overall constitution. Adjustments may be made during the course of treatment as your needs evolve.
💫 Beyond Cancer: Mistletoe for Chronic Conditions
Mistletoe therapy is not limited to oncology. It can also be effective in treating:
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
- Fibromyalgia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Rheumatological conditions
- Insomnia & nervous system imbalances
Many patients report improved energy, pain relief, better sleep, and enhanced emotional stability.