Butcher's Broom
Butcher's Broom : Ruscus Aculeatus. Distinguishable yellow flowers and is found in the Pacific Northwest. Also known as Box Holly or Knee Holly, butcher's broom is a short evergreen shrub from the family Liliaceae. The herb has been made in capsule or tablet form to treat circulatory problems of the legs and as an ointment or suppository to relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids. Drank as a mildly bitter tea it is used to increase circulation to the limbs and acts to reduce the incidence of post-surgical blood clotting and thrombosis,to reduce swelling of the legs, believed to be useful in the treatment of phlebitis and varicose veins. When applied as a topical ointment, helps to ease the swelling and pains of rheumatism and arthritis. As well as menstrual problems and symptoms associated with the use of estrogen and pregnancy related cramps. May cause blood pressure to rise
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