Butcher's Broom Herbal Remedies
Butcher's broom has been used since the time of Dioscorides as a diaphoretic, diuretic, and aperient. In more recent times, it has become quite popular as a treatment for venous insufficiency with such conditions as thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids. The herb is used internally or externally as a general tonic to the veins. Butcher's broom acts as a liver regulator for jaundice and for improving overall circulation and relieving edema. Butcher's Broom has a taste of BITTER, ACRID and a temperature of COOL.
Butcher's Broom Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Butcher's Broom Capsules | 1-2 capsules 2 x daily |
| Butcher's Broom Tincture | 20-40 drops 2-4 x daily |
Butcher's Broom Reference Information
| Latin Name | Ruscus aculeatus |
| Other Names | Box holly |
| Part Used | Herb |
| Herb Forms | Tincture, capsules, bulk herb, powder. |
| Affects | Cardiovascular system |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A small, stiff spiny-leaved shrub in the lily family with large bright red or yellow berries on the upper twigs. |
Supporting Research
Blumenthal, Mark et al. 1998. The Complete Commission E Monographs. Austin: American Botanical Council.
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Weiss, R. 1988. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.