The following are extracts from the patient leaflet regarding Iscador Therapy given by the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine:
What is Iscador?
Iscador is an extract of the whole mistletoe plant. It was originally used for patients with cancer in the 1920′s. Its preparation and application were pioneered by doctors working with Rudolph Steiner. Most of the subsequent research and development of the product has been undertaken on the continent, particularly in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. It has been used extensively in the United Kingdom and at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital, particularly in the last 30 years.
What is it’s intended effect?
Iscador appears to be effective mainly through supporting the immune system. It may also have slight cytotoxic effects. This means it is particularly intended to support the body’s own defense system but may also have some effect in directly combating cancerous cells. The main result of such activities are assistance with symptom relief and support for the important aspect of general well-being and quality of life. Iscador is not claimed to be a cure for cancer. However, some studies have indicated an improvement in the survival time when Iscador is added to more conventional therapy.
How is it taken?
Iscador is given as a small injection just under the skin, subcutaneously.
What are the side effects?
Iscador has remarkably few side-effects. A slight reddening of the skin around the injection site my be observed as an indication of an individual’s tolerance levels.
Iscador is manufactured by Weleda and their official Iscador website can be found at http://www.iscador.com/.
