A new study organized at the University of Canberra in Australia has discovered a possible new use for mistletoes, and cancer experts said that the parasitic mistletoe plant may be effective in treating certain types of cancer.

Dr. Ljubov Simson of the University of Canberra’s Immunotherapy Group stated that mistletoe is already used to cure cancer in Germany, and has been doing laboratory work that has “confirmed” the plant’s capability to “stimulate the body’s immune system” to kill cancerous cells.

According to their work, mistletoe killed off approximately 80% of a cancerous tumor. Mistletoe sets off coagulation, or the development of blood clots, and it also “separates” cancer cells and activates the eosinophil. Eosinophil is what makes a plant effective in treating cancer.

Important reminder is that mistletoe is a parasitic plant, meaning that it contains toxins and dosage would be further studied. Researchers are positive that this can be a potential treatment for mesothelioma cancer patients.

Source: Australian Study Claims Mistletoe Effective in Killing Cancer Cells

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