🌿 Butcher’s Broom Root (Ruscus aculeatus) | Vascular Support & Circulatory Health | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

🌱 Other Names: Knee Holly, Box Holly, Sweet Broom, Escoba de Carnicero (Spanish), Stechende Mäusedorn (German), Fragon Piquant (French), Ruscus (Portuguese), Pungitopo (Italian)

✨ Key Benefits:
🫀 Circulatory Health – Traditionally used to improve vascular function and support healthy blood flow.
💧 Diuretic Support – Helps reduce water retention and support kidney health.
🦵 Leg & Vein Relief – Applied for swollen legs, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids.
🛡️ Anti-inflammatory Effects – May reduce vascular inflammation and discomfort.
⚖️ Synergistic Herb – Enhances effects when combined with horse chestnut or dandelion.

📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:

• Used in European herbal medicine for centuries to strengthen blood vessels.

• Commonly found in vein-support creams, ointments, and supplements.

• Employed for circulatory conditions such as chronic venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids.

🌼 Herbal Combinations:

• Horse Chestnut → Enhances vascular support and vein strength

• Dandelion → Complements with diuretic effects

• Witch Hazel → Supports venous tone and topical applications

🧴 Available Forms:

• Root Powder

• Capsules

• Extract (liquid or standardized)

• Creams/Ointments (for topical application)