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Butchers Broom is a bushy perennial, 3 feet high. It has leaf-like, leathery branches with greenish-white flowers and shiny red berries. Butchers Broom is found throughout much of Europe, western Asia and North Africa. The rhizome is employed for medicinal purposes possessing, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, increased urination, lithotriptic, purgative and vasoconstrictory properties.
The term ‘Broom was originally applied to several plants whose tough stems and rigid leaves made them useful for sweeping debris. Without a qualifying adjective, Broom refers to Cytisus Scoparius, a common roadside plant in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, distinguishable by its showy yellow flowers. Spanish Broom or Gorse (Spartium Junceum) is another yellow-flowered leguminous shrub that flourishes in parts of California. Although, both plants have been used in folk a substance used in managing discofort, neither is Butchers Broom.
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Butchers Broom Historical Use
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Butchers Broom was described in 1st century A.D. by the Greek physician, Dioscorides for its ability to promote urine flow and menstrual bleeding. He also considered the herb useful for treating bladder stones, jaundice and headaches. The plants name arose through its use as a broom by butchers up until the 20th century.
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Butchers Broom Remedy For
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- Deposition of substances on the wall of blood vessel, Leading to narrowing blood vessel
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Hemorrhoids
- Varicose veins
In Europe, practitioners have relied on this herb for centuries to relieve excess water retention and constipation. Butcher's broom has been used to soothe the selling and Discomfort of arthritis and rheumatism. This is a particularly good herb for people who are on their feet most of the day - salespersons, teachers, doctors, and as a result experience swelling at night.
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Butchers Broom Active Constituents
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Butcher's broom contains saponin glycosides, including ruscogenin and neuruscogenin. These constituents have a structure similar to that of diosgenin, found in wild yam (Dioscorea villosa). They are anti-inflammatory and cause the contraction of blood vessels, especially veins.
Butcher's broom is not used much today, but in view of its positive effect on varicose veins and hemorrhoids, it could be due for a revival. In the European tradition, both the aerial parts and the rhizome are considered to be increased urination and mildly laxative.
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Butchers Broom Typical Dosage
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Ointments and suppositories including butcher's broom are typically used for hemorrhoids. These are often applied or inserted at night before going to bed. Encapsulated butcher's broom extracts, sometimes combined with vitamin C or flavonoids, can be used for systemic venous insufficiency in the amount of 1,000 mg three times per day. Alternatively, standardized extracts providing 50 - 100 mg of ruscogenins per day can be taken.
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Butchers Broom Side Effects
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Butchers broom has no significant side effects. However, in rare cases it may cause nausea and queasiness. The herb is not recommended for individuals suffering from high blood pressure.
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