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Butchers Broom Root

Butcher's broom is a small evergreen shrub, a member of the lily family, which grows in the Europe and North Africa. It has tough, green, barkless stems which send out many short branches with rigid leaves. In the spring it produces small greenish-white flowers.

	2 oz	4 oz	8 oz	1 lb
Butchers Broom Root c/s	$2.76	$4.83	$8.63	$14.49
Butchers Broom Root Powder	$2.76	$4.83	$8.63	$14.49

Properties/Uses - Butcher's broom may help to treat varicose veins. The vein-narrowing qualities of butcher's broom have been found to actually relieve the discomforts of varicose veins and other circulatory conditions (such as chronic venous insufficiency). Not only does leg pain resulting from insufficient circulation in lower limb veins often respond to treatment with butcher's broom, but related symptoms (swelling, itching, numbness, cramping, and a sensation of heaviness) may subside as well. However, German health authorities consider it valuable for lessening the itching, swelling, pain, and heaviness that can result from poor circulation in the lower body. Butcher's broom may also help relieve hemorrhoids. Rectal suppositories and topical ointments made from butcher's broom are said to be useful when dabbed onto itchy and painful hemorrhoids. The burning sensation often associated with hemorrhoids, may subside as well.

Botanical Name - Ruscus aculeatus

Part Used - Root

Common Names/Synonyms -box holly, jew's myrtle

Cautions - While no reports of toxic reactions have been reported, the safety of butcher's broom has not been carefully examined. Given its apparent ability to constrict vessels, people with high blood pressure or prostate problems should use the herb with caution.

Butchers Broom in larger sizes


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