Safety of Intravenous Application of Mistletoe (Viscum album L.) Preparations in Oncology: An Observational Study

Background. Traditional mistletoe therapy in cancer patients involves subcutaneous applications of Viscum album L. preparations, with doses slowly increasing based on patient responses. Intravenous infusion of high doses may improve therapeutic outcomes and is becoming more common. Little is known a...

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Main Authors: Megan L. Steele, Jan Axtner, Antje Happe, Matthias Kröz, Harald Matthes, Friedemann Schad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/236310