Time to gather mistletoe is from the begining of October to mid December in the automn, and in the spring in March and April. Stems and leaves are picked and left to dry, some recommend cuting the herbs before drying.
Berries are removed from the plant because they are poisonous if you eat them. In March and April there are less berries because they fell of or birds ate them, so it can be easier to gather mistletoe.
It is best to pick mistletoe from oak and poplar, but it is also good from pines and fruit-tree.
Mistletoe is often used as a Christmas decoration, but it is also a valuable remedy.
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