Dr Kat Day (she/her) about 1 year ago
Day 4 of #ChemAdvent24! ๐
Mistletoe is a parasite, attached to the host tree through a โhaustoriumโ. Itโs toxic but not usually deadly, containing phoratoxin and tyramine which cause blurry vision, gastric upset & possibly cardiac distress. Traditionally, it promotes fertility, hence the kissing!