Holly, mistletoe, and poinsettia are best known as Christmas decor, but they have an even longer history as healing herbs.
Holly
American Holly (Ilex opaca) Shutterstock/B Calkins
The Secret Life of Christmas Plants
Medicinal uses for holly, mistletoe, and poinsettia
Mistletoe has become the most popular alternative cancer treatment in Western Europe. Shutterstock/Teodora_D
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Conan Milner
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Conan Milner is a health reporter for the Epoch Times. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the American Herbalist Guild.
