Mistletoe (viscum album) 1/2 ounce

Mistletoe (Loose) 1/2 ounce- Protection, Love, Healing, Fertility, Luck, Money 

Also known as: Viscum album, European Mistletoe, Christmas Mistletoe, and Oak Mistletoe.

Farming: Organic
Location: Poland

Mistletoe is an evergreen hemiparasitic plant. It grows on the branches of host deciduous trees and forms clusters or “bushes” from 20 to 60 inches (50-150 cm) in diameter, drawing all its nourishment from the tree on which it grows. Small flowers mature into berries which are sticky to the touch and whitish in color. They remain on the plant throughout the winter. Mistletoe has historically been associated with peace; According to legend, any enemy who stepped under mistletoe was required to lay down their arms and declare a truce until the next day. Mistletoe was also thought to be the “golden bough” written about in the Aenid by Virgil. Kissing under the mistletoe is a winter tradition that began with the Greek festival of Saturnalia, celebrated in late December.