Looking forward to love

Mistletoe? hú jì shēnɡ, a small evergreen shrub with soft, knotted stems, opposite leaves, oblanceolate, light yellow flowers, dioecious , berry-bearing, spherical. Parasitic on oak, poplar, willow, elm and other branches. The stems and leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine and have the effect of lowering blood pressure. It is a valuable medicinal material.

"No mistletoe, no happiness" is a well-known American saying. A girl who stands under the mistletoe will be blessed, so boys often express their love to the girl they like under the mistletoe during the holidays. This is a privilege given by Christmas.

The branches of mistletoe can be used medicinally to relax muscles, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Used for muscle and bone pain, limb spasm, back pain, and bruises. It has the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening the muscles and bones, dispelling rheumatism, and preventing miscarriage. The extract can improve microcirculation.

It is regarded as a sacred object by British druids and has a special meaning in English.