Botanical name: Ruscus aculeatus
Other name: knee holly or piaranthus
Butcher’s broom, a compact evergreen shrub belonging to the Liliaceae family, is attributed with diuretic and mild laxative properties in both its leaves and rhizome. Extracts from this plant are commonly employed for the treatment of conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and lymphedema.
Medicinal Uses:
- To treat varicose veins
- Hemorrhoids
- Lymphedema
