Butcher's Broom (10% Saponines)

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Botanical:  Ruscus aculeatus

Family: Liliaceae (lily)

Other common names:  Kneeholy, Knee Holly, Kneeholm, Jew's Myrtle, Sweet Broom, Pettigree, Box Holly

Butcher's Broom is a modern woman's wonder-herb.  The roots and young stems of this plant are used medicinally to promote healthy circulation - especially to the hands and feet. When feeling bloated, use Butcher's Broom to encourage comfortable water balance and excess fluid and swelling.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Butcher's Broom is so named because the mature branches of the plant were bundled and used as brooms by butchers to clean their cutting blocks.  Young shoots were sometimes eaten as food.  Ancient physicians used the roots as a diuretic in the treatment of urinary problems, and Mediterranean healers used the rhizome for the treatment of a variety of inflammatory disorders.  Butcher's Broom has been used for centuries to improve circulation and to relieve discomfort caused by constipation and water retention.  Rich in flavonoids, such as rutin, Butcher's Broom strengthens the capillary walls and tightens veins supporting the circulatory system.  It also promotes blood flow to the brain, hands and legs.  Today, Butcher's Broom is used to alleviate inflammation brought on by carpal tunnel, arthritis, rheumatism and varicose veins.  Butcher's Broom can also be taken to enhance the health of the kidney and bladder.  It contains saponin glycosides called ruscogenins, and research has shown that these ruscogenins possess vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory properties.  These active ingredients reduce the fragility and permeability of capillaries and constrict the veins and are the starter compounds for important steroid compounds in the human body.  Butcher's Broom has also been taken for weight loss, because it contains glycolic acid, a constituent which produces diuretic action.

Ingredients: 100% Butcher's Broom Standardized Extract (10% Saponines) - Our products contain 100% pure plant-based/natural materials using no fillers, grains, yeast, sugars, binders, excipients, starches, or synthetic materials.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) to two (2) capsules, three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Butcher's Broom is most effective when taken with vitamin C.  Large amounts of Butcher's Broom (many times the recommended dosage) should not be taken, as it may cause vomiting, purging, low blood pressure and toxicity.  Butcher's Broom should not be taken with high blood pressure medications nor with medications for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) or MAO inhibitors. It is recommended that this herb be used under the supervision of a health care provider.

Capsule Information:
Our Butcher's Broom supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.