





Scientific Name: Ruscus aculeatus - Liliaceae Family
AKA: Jews myrtle, sweet broom, kneeholy, pettigree, knee holly, kneeholm
Parts Used: Rhizome-aerial parts
Active Compounds: Neoruscogenin, ruscogenin, saponin glycosides.
Background: Butchers Broom was used in ancient Greece to reduce swelling and by the Romans for varicose veins. In the Mediterranean, healers used Butchers Broom to treat circulatory problems and inflammation. Butchers Broom got its name because butchers bundled the branches and used them for brooms in their shops.
Applications:Ointment/Suppository/Tonic
Ointment: The anti-inflammatory properties of Butchers Broom makes it viable when treating varicose veins and chronic phlebopathy of the lower limbs.
Suppository: When inserted before bed, Butchers Broom helps relieve the inflammation of hemorrhoids.
Tonic: Butchers Broom, when combined with flavonoids, is often used to treat systemic venous insufficiency.
Description: Butchers Broom is an evergreen bush which has small leaves and is said to grow to the approximate height of a mans knee, or 3 feet. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It resembles asparagus and is a member of the lily family. Its flowers are greenish white and it has deep red berries that ripen in September. It is cultivated in the fall.
Dosage:
Ointment/Suppository: Apply Butchers Broom to affected areas.
Tonic: Mix one pint of boiling water with 1 ounce of Butchers Broom twigs. You may also mix one pint of boiling water with 1/2 ounce of the bruised root and drink as a tea.
Safety:
Side effects of Butchers Broom are minimal when accurate dosage is taken. Do not take Butchers Broom if you have high blood pressure.
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