December 07, 2022

Butchers Broom 1:2 (Ruscus Aculeatus)

Description:

Butchers Broom is useful for varicose veins and haemorrhoids

Dosage:

3-7 mls per day, 5-50 mls per week

Parts Used:

Root

Main Actions:

  • Reduces vascular permeability
  • Anti-elastase activity (ruscogenins)
  • Vasoconstrictive
  • Venotonic
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Diuretic

Key Indications:

  • Venous Insufficiency/Varicosities
  • Oedema
  • PMS
  • Haemorrhoids – internally or topically
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Orthostatic Hypotension

Major Safety Issues:

None known