PHARMACOLOGY

Butcher’s Broom contains saponin glycosides called

rusco-genins. Research has shown that these
rusco-genins possess vasoconstrictive and
anti-inflammatory properties. These active ingredients
reduce the fragility and permeability of capillaries
and constrict the veins. These plant saponin
glycosides are the starter compounds for important
steroid compounds in the human body.

ACTIVE PROPERTIES

Butcher’s broom extract was found to possess
vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory properties. The
herb is used in European medicine for venous
circulatory disorders and hemorrhoidal problems. Many
European women use Butcher’s Broom to reduce capillary
fragility and to help prevent edema in the legs after
standing all day. Others have used the herb for
varicose veins, particularly during pregnancy.

HISTORICAL USES
Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, proctitis
Varicose veins, surface veins, veinous circulatory
disorders
Diabetic retinopathy, retinal hemorrhages
Menstrual problems, cramps in pregnancy varicose veins
of pregnancy
Butcher’s broom has been used for years in folk
medicine to relieve excess water retention and
constipation. Today, it is widely used by European
women to treat the discomfort and pain caused by poor
circulation in the legs. French scientists have
discovered that this plant contains a steroidal-type
compound that constrict veins and reduce inflammation.
Butcher’s broom has been used successfully to soothe
the swelling and pain of arthritis and rheumatism. It
can be taken orally or made into an ointment to treat
hemorrhoids.

Possible Benefits
Improves circulation in hands and feet
Helps reduce edema in legs or feet
Anti-inflammatory action can reduce swelling caused by
arthritis and rheumatism
Reduces pain caused by hemorrhoids

all the best

I use the Herb Butcher’s Broom which I have been using
for a year for two reasons.
Problems with my legs and feet…(they are in perfect
working order now) and I had diabetic retinaophy, my
left eye was blind because of the bleeding.. A year
ago I could not b lasered as their was to much
bleeding. I have had in the last five months about
six laser treatments because the bleeding subsided to
a point where the eye doctor was able to laser the
eye, I believe the herb was the main indigrident which
slowed the bleeding and thus was able to have the
laser surgery, I can see from that eye today.

Within two weeks after starting using the herb, my
feet felt like when I was 21. No stiefness, and No
numbness.

There are many web-sites about butchers broom and
below is an excerpt from one of them….

all the best
Michael

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Butchers Broom

Latin Name: Ruscus aculeatus

Alternate Names: Box Holly, Kneeholm, Kneeholy, Sweet
Broom, Pettigree, Jews Myrtle

Family: LILIACEAE

Parts Used: Rhizome, above ground portion.

Properties: Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Diuretic,
Febrifuge, Laxative, Vasoconstrictor.

Internal Uses: Capillary Weakness, Chilblains,
Diabetic Retinopathy, Dysmenorrhea, Edema, Frostbite,
Gout, Hot Flashes, Jaundice, Phlebitis, Retinal
Bleeding, Varicose Veins

Internal Applications: Tea, Tincture, Capsules.

Topical Uses: Hemorrhoids, Varicose Veins

Topical Applications: Ointment or suppository for
hemorrhoids. Salve for varicose veins.

Culinary uses: Young shoots are edible. Cook like
asparagus.

Chemical Constituents: Saponin glycoside (ruscogenin,
neoruscogenin), resin, potassium salts.

Contraindications: Avoid in cases of hypertension.

Comments: Butcher’s broom can be taken before surgery
to prevent thrombosis. The plant has bright red
berries. Butcher’s Broom was once used to clean
butcher’s blocks, decorate meat for festivities and
prevent vermin

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