Mistletoe is toxic but it could also SAVE YOUR LIFE!

Mistletoe was considered a magical plant for ages. Science shows today that it has healing potential. Plus, it’s a great Christmas plant with some fun traditions. As an ecologist though, I also see its role in the community as one of the most amazing things.

Thank you to Dr. David Watston ( https://twitter.com/D0CT0R_Dave ) and Dr. Rob Salguero-Gómez (https://twitter.com/Rob_SalGo) for their kindness and guidance in helping me understand why mistletoe are so amazingly cool! #SantalaceaeScience

▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

0:00 - Common Christmas Mistletoe Mistake
0:20 - Mistletoe Introduction
1:48 - What is a Mistletoe
2:51 - Mistletoe Toxins
4:01 - Norse Legends
5:08 - Medicines from Mistletoe
6:27 - Is mistletoe Bad?
7:15 - How to get rid of Mistletoe
7:38 - Mistletoe Cross-section
8:31 - How to Plant Your Own Mistletoe
9:28 - Wrap

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