Mistletoe, the dried culms of Viscum coloratum(Kom.) Nakai of Loranthaceae family, is a well-known tradition herbal, medicine in our country. It is used from the Qin and Han Dynasties. But the name usage of V. coloratum(Kom.)Nakai and Loranthus parasiticus(L.)Merr, are comparatively disordered. Furthermore, due to their efficacy and usage being similar, both of these are confusedly used at clinic. According to the Chinese Pharmacopeia (1985), Loranthaceae and Viscum coloratum(Kom.)Nakai are separa...