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Friday, October, 30, 2009

What Does Mistletoe Mean

Health Encyclopedia: Mistletoe

Definition

This is poisoning from eatingany part of the mistletoeplant.The berries of the mistletoe plant are very poisonous. Poisoning can also if youdrink tea created from the plant or berries.


Poisonous Ingredient

Toxic amines


Where Found

The poisonous ingredientis found in all parts of the plant, but especiallyin the leaves.


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