Wuzhou Mulberry Mistletoe (Broadleaf Mistletoe)

Wuzhou Mulberry Mistletoe (Broadleaf Mistletoe)

　　Mulberry mistletoe, also known as broadleaf mistletoe, has a history of over 600 years. Its joints, stems, branches, and leaves can all be used medicinally to nourish kidney and blood functions, and can be made into teas, medicinal extracts, or soaked in liquor. The variety produced in Changzhou is considered the best.

There is also an interesting historical tale related to mulberry mistletoe:

After a scholar from Changzhou, Guan Guanghuai, presented a prescription for mulberry mistletoe to the imperial physician, which cured Empress Dowager Cixi’s symptoms of qi and blood deficiency as well as the ailments of official Zhang Zhidong, the Xiangshui mulberry mistletoe from Yangqiao in Changzhou gained fame across the land. It became a tribute item and also a treasured gift for people to present to family and friends.