Botanical name: Ruscus aculeatus
Other name: knee holly or piaranthus
Derived from a petite evergreen shrub indigenous to Asia, Europe, and North Africa, Butcher’s broom root powder embodies the essence of this plant. The moniker “Butcher’s Broom” harks back to a traditional practice wherein the rigid branches were fashioned into small brooms for cleaning butcher’s counters. Alternatively known as Knee Holly, Butcher’s Broom is frequently employed as a supportive tonic for the vascular system and is readily available in various forms such as teas, tinctures, and capsules.
Medicinal Uses:
- May Reduce Inflammation
- May Treat Poor Blood Circulation
- May Reduce Symptoms of Orthostatic Hypotension
- May Reduce Your Risk of Hemorrhoids
