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Dietary supplement

Mistletoe Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Mistletoe Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cancer supportive care, immune support, high blood pressure.Based on those ingredients, 293 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Mistletoe Herb Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mistletoe Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Mistletoe Alcohol Free contains one active ingredient: a dry extract of European mistletoe herb. The extract is suspended in glycerin and water; there are no other active ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient European Mistletoe product and its label doesn't state a use — see European Mistletoe's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for mistletoe in cancer treatment is weak. For melanoma and head and neck cancer, research suggests it's probably not effective.

For breast cancer and gastric cancer, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or doesn't. There's also insufficient evidence on whether it helps with chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (loose stools caused by cancer treatment).

If you're considering it for any of these uses, that's a conversation to have with your oncologist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient European Mistletoe

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Mistletoe in small oral doses appears generally well tolerated, though a full safety evaluation hasn't been completed. High doses can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomiting.

When injected, it may cause chills, fever, headache, nausea, or flu-like symptoms. The product label cautions that raw mistletoe is toxic—use only standardized products under medical supervision.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding carry real safety concerns: the facts advise against use during pregnancy due to potential toxicity, and there isn't enough safety data to recommend it while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient European Mistletoe

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — European Mistletoe.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 293 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before starting if you take blood pressure medication (risk of dangerously low blood pressure) or immunosuppressants (may reduce their effectiveness). Both are Moderate-severity interactions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Mistletoe extract is something to run past your pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if you take blood pressure medication or immunosuppressants. The evidence for cancer treatment is limited.

It's not recommended in pregnancy or while nursing. Use only under medical supervision.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 21, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Mistletoe Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7238360402308
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 21, 2024
DSLD ID 324394
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Mistletoe Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
7238360402308
IngredientAmount% DV
Mistletoe Herb Extract, Dry1156 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

No alcohol (ethyl), artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Viscum album

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

See for yourself

Mistletoe Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mistletoe Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Mistletoe Herb Extract, Dry

Interacts with
293 drugs
1156 mg per serving Form: Viscum album Herb Extract, Dry

European mistletoe is a parasitic plant most studied as an injectable extract used alongside conventional cancer care in some European countries, main...

Mistletoe Herb Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Mistletoe Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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293Drugs
293 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Mistletoe Alcohol Free with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Mistletoe Herb Extract, Dry2 drug types · 293 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, European mistletoe might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that European mistletoe extracts have hypotensive effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, European mistletoe might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressants.
Clinical and in vitro studies suggest that European mistletoe might have immunostimulant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mistletoe Alcohol Free, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Mistletoe Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Mistletoe Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Mistletoe Alcohol Free has a known interaction with 293 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mistletoe Alcohol Free contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against mistletoe during pregnancy due to potential toxicity. If you're breastfeeding, there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe, so it's best to avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're considering it during either time.
What's the difference between this and fresh mistletoe?
Raw mistletoe is toxic if you swallow it. This product is a standardized extract designed to be used safely—but only under medical supervision. Don't try to make your own from fresh mistletoe.
What side effects might I notice?
In small oral doses, most people tolerate it well. At high doses, you might get diarrhea, stomach cramps, or vomiting. If it's injected, chills, fever, headache, and nausea are possible. Stop and call your pharmacist or doctor if you develop any of these.
Does this work for cancer?
The evidence is limited. For melanoma and head and neck cancer, research suggests it's probably not effective. For other cancers like breast or gastric cancer, we don't have enough reliable data yet. If cancer is why you're interested, talk with your oncologist first.
What's in this besides the mistletoe extract?
The extract is mixed with glycerin and water—that's it. There are no fillers or binders beyond what you see listed.

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Mistletoe Alcohol Free's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 35 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

European Mistletoe 35 references
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  13. Bauer C, Oppel T, Rueff F, Przybilla B. Anaphylaxis to viscotoxins of mistletoe (Viscum album) extracts. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2005;94:86-9. PubMed
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