BUTCHER’S BROOM
Ruscus aculeatus (family Asparagaceae) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean basin. butcher’s broom extracts are currently used for vascular and tonic health involving the venous system.
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Identification : TLC
Data on traditional use
Cahier de l’agence du médicament (France):
- Used to reduce the sensation of heavy legs
EMA monograph :
- Relieves symptoms of leg discomfort and heaviness
German monograph :
- Used for venous circulation
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Detailed description
The underground parts of butcher’s broom have been traditionally used for hundreds of years in Europe to promote renal and digestive elimination and improve transit.
The main active substances identified are steroidal sapogenins, ruscogenin and neoruscogenin. These active ingredients have been the subject of scientific research into their vasoconstrictive and venotonic properties.