What you will learn

By the end of this two-day training, participants will be able to:

Day 1: Foundations and Preparation 
  • Understand the historical development and anthroposophical principles underlying mistletoe therapy
  • Describe the manufacturing processes of different mistletoe preparations (fermented vs. non-fermented)
  • Identify the major mistletoe products available in the UK and Europe (Iscador, Helixor, Abnoba-viscum, etc.) and their distinguishing characteristics
  • Explain the differences between host tree species and their clinical application
  • Review the pharmacological properties and proposed mechanisms of action
  • Understand quality control, storage, and handling requirements
Day 2: Clinical Application and Evidence
  • Apply dosing protocols and administration techniques for subcutaneous injection
  • Develop treatment plans for patients with different cancer types
  • Recognise and manage common side effects and contraindications
  • Explore mistletoe use beyond oncology, including applications in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME and immune modulation
  • Analyse real-world case studies and treatment outcomes
  • Critically appraise the current research evidence base
  • Participate in the Research and Evaluation Workshop with Professor Gene Feder, examining study design, clinical trials, and future research directions

Course curriculum

    1. About the resources

    2. Disclaimer & Course Access

    1. Speaker bios

    2. Session 1: Welcome Address: Dr Elizabeth Thompson

    3. Session 2: History and Philosophy of Mistletoe Therapy: Dr Elizabeth Thompson & Dr Sarah Monz

    4. Session 3a: Growing and Preparation of Iscador: Dr Sarah Monz

    5. Session 3b: Harvesting and Production of Helixor: Dr Sebastian Stockerl

    6. Session 3c: Preparation and Delivery of Abnoba VISCUM: Dr Jürgen Eisenbraun

    7. Session 4: Nature Connection and Mistletoe: Dr Sarah Monz

    1. Session 1: Mistletoe in Clinical Practice including Oral Mistletoe: Dr Elizabeth Thompson

    2. Session 2: MISTRAL – critical appraisal of a double-blind RCT on Mistletoe in pancreatic cancer: Dr Sarah Monz

    3. Session 3: Practical Approaches to Subcutaneous Regimens with Mistletoe Therapy: Dr Simon van Lieshout

    4. Session 4: Intravenous Protocols and Managing Hypersensitivity: Dr Simon van Lieshout

    5. Session 5: Use of Mistletoe in Non-cancer diagnoses such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Dr Simon van Lieshout & round up of the day

    1. Helixor

    2. Abnoba

    3. Iscador

About this course

  • £150.00
  • 17 lessons