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Viscum album L. (Mistletoe), c1800-1830. Creator: Pierre-Joseph Redoute.

Viscum album L. (Mistletoe), c1800-1830. Extracts and preparations from the parasitic plant mistletoe (Viscum album L.) have been used in the treatment of cancer. Druids revered as sacred any Oak containing mistletoe. In medieval times mistletoe could keep witches at bay, lead you to treasure and cure epilepsy. As an evergreen mistletoe symbolised eternal life and fertility.

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Title: Viscum album L. (Mistletoe), c1800-1830. Creator: Pierre-Joseph Redoute.

Caption: Viscum album L. (Mistletoe), c1800-1830. Extracts and preparations from the parasitic plant mistletoe (Viscum album L.) have been used in the treatment of cancer. Druids revered as sacred any Oak containing mistletoe. In medieval times mistletoe could keep witches at bay, lead you to treasure and cure epilepsy. As an evergreen mistletoe symbolised eternal life and fertility.

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Image size: 3497 × 4951 px | 49.5 MB

Print size: 29.6 × 41.9 cm | 1376.8 × 1949.2 in (300 dpi)

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