Butcher's Broom
Overview
Butcher's Broom, from the Lily (Liliaceae) family, is a short evergreen shrub native to Mediterranean Europe and Africa. It has tough, green, erect, striated stems that send out numerous short branches and very rigid leaves.
Botanical Name
Ruscus aculeatus
Parts Used
Rhizome
Root
Health Benefits of Butcher's Broom
The therapeutic effects of Butcher's Broom are believed to be attributable to the Ruscogenins that act directly on the Alpha-Adrenergic Receptors of the Sympathetic Nervous System.
Cardiovascular System
Butcher's Broom may improve Blood Circulation. [1]
Butcher's Broom has been shown to alleviate Hemorrhoids. [2]
Butcher's Broom may alleviate Hypotension by slightly raising Blood Pressure and by improving vascular tone. [3]
Butcher's Broom may be beneficial for the treatment of Phlebitis (Inflammation of the walls of Veins).
You have read 24% of this topic
Keep reading Butcher's Broom
- Eyes/Vision
- Sexual System
- Water and Water Balance
- Butcher's Broom may Inhibit these Potentially Toxic Substances
- Enzymes
- Butcher's Broom Contains these Substances note
- 7 more sections
- Every cited reference behind this topic
- All 5,000+ interlinked topics, search and notes
No credit card needed to start a trial. Already a member? Log in