Mistletoe

Mistletoe most people know by the name “mistletoe,” which is used as a Christmas decoration. An old custom says that when a girl stands under the mistletoe, she may be kissed uninvited. The mistletoe is not just a decoration or for old traditions. It can also be perfectly used as an herb to make tea from. We tell you more about the mistletoe.

The special growth habit of mistletoe

The mistletoe is an unusual plant that grows on the branches of all kinds of deciduous trees. It is semi-parasitic, meaning that it depends for water and minerals on the tree on which it grows, its host. It forms a tangled ball of branches with narrow yellow-green leaves. In winter, mistletoe grows milky-white berries with a sticky juice on the inside. This is also where the plant gets its Latin name Viscum album , meaning “white slime.

Why do we use mistletoe?

Mistletoe has a spicy flavor that is most commonly drunk during the colder periods. Not only is mistletoe very tasty, but it also has many traditions. We have incorporated mistletoe in our Resistance tea.