This is poisoning from eating any part of the mistletoe plant. The berries of the mistletoe plant are very poisonous. Poisoning can also if you drink tea created from the plant or berries.

Toxic amines

The poisonous ingredient is found in all parts of the plant, but especially in the leaves.

Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat

• Blurred vision

Gastrointestinal

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea

Heart and blood 

• Irregular or slow heartbeat
• Low blood pressure
• Weakness

Nervous system

• Hallucinations
• Disorientation
• Drowsiness
• Convulsions
• Confusion

Determine the following information:

• Patient's age, weight, and condition
• Name of the plant
• Time it was swallowed
• Amount swallowed

The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Bring the plant with you to the emergency room, if possible.

See National Poison Control Center.

The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure.

The patient may receive:

• EKG
• Medicines to treat symptoms
• Activated charcoal
• Methods to make the person throw up 

If the individual survives the first 24 hours their chances of survival are very good.