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Butcher's broom

Also known as: Ruscus aculeatus

Butcher's broom root contains ruscogenins, which tighten vein walls and reduce their permeability. It is used for chronic venous insufficiency, heavy legs and haemorrhoids.

What it is used for

  • heavy, swollen legs in venous insufficiency – moderate evidence, mainly for the combination with hesperidin and vitamin C
  • haemorrhoids – weak evidence, traditional use recognised by the EMA

Forms and how they differ

dry root extract

standardised to ruscogenins

1:3 tincture

contains alcohol

combination with hesperidin and vitamin C

the best-studied form

When to take it

With food, long-term over several weeks.

Pairs well with

Movement, compression stockings, raising the legs; diosmin or hesperidin.

Do not combine / separate

Do not combine with blood pressure medicines (especially alpha-blockers) or MAO inhibitors without asking your doctor.

Watch out for

Be careful with high blood pressure – it may raise it. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Sudden swelling of one leg or calf pain needs immediate medical attention.

Safety

Occasionally causes nausea and stomach upset. Do not exceed the label dose.

Practical tip

It works best together with movement – every walk helps the calf muscle pump.

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Butcher's broomtinctureHeart & vesselsInflammation
How to read the evidence rating
Strong evidenceModerate evidenceWeak evidenceNo evidence

Strong = several good human studies or official recommendations; moderate = promising but smaller studies; weak = few studies or mixed results; no evidence = claims not confirmed.

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Important notice

This information is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. We do not give medicine dosages. Supplements are no substitute for a varied diet; if pregnant, breastfeeding, ill or on medication, consult a doctor first.