Mistletoe is an evergreen, semi-parasitic plant that grows on a variety of deciduous trees, including elm oak, birch, apple, maple and pine. Also known as European mistletoe, the plant, with its milky white berries, is popular as a Christmas decoration. It is also important to know that some of the compounds in this plant are toxins. Therefore, it is not safe to ingest this herb.
However, it is safe to use mistletoe herb powder topically. As a cosmetic ingredient, mistletoe lends its properties to soaps, lotions, salves and other skin care products.