BUTCHER'S BROOM (Ruscus aculeatus)

DESCRIPTION: Butcher's Broom has a constricting effect on the veins, which makes it effective in strengthening blood vessel walls and helps with post-operative circulatory problems. Consult your doctor first.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Butcher's Broom aids in circulation, post-operative thrombosis, varicose veins, phlebitis, and hemorrhoids. Butcher's Broom increases circulation to the brain, legs and arms. It has a diuretic effect and has also been known to help with atherosclerosis and lowering the levels of cholesterol.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: None known at this time.

PARTS USED: Rhizomes

GENERAL USAGE: Butcher's Broom aids in atherosclerosis, increases circulation, headaches, hemorrhoids, jaundice, leg cramps, menstrual difficulties, phlebitis, thrombosis and varicose veins.

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