The aim of our work was to investigate the antioxidant capacity of European mistletoe (Viscum album L.) leaf shoots collected from different species of trees (black locust, European ash, white poplar, field maple, black walnut) based on different methods, then to compare and statistically evaluate the results. The obtained results proved that the antioxidant effect of leaf shoots from ash (Fraxinus excelsior) against hydroxyl radicals showed significantly higher values than the others, which are similarly outstanding with the antioxidant effects of some berry fruits. In the future, we consider it feasible to plant ash groves at an altitude of at least 80 m above sea level in a closed area, where we can start growing European white mistletoe as a herb.

Keywords: mistletoe (Viscum album L.), leafy shoot, antioxidant capacity, DPPH, FRAP, TPC