Butcher's Broom is so named because the mature branches were bundled and used as brooms by butchers to clean their cutting blocks.

Ruscus aculeatus and Circulatory System.

Butcher's Broom Extract INCI Name Ruscus Aculeatus Extract CAS 84012-38-4 EINECS ELINCS No 281-682-9 VEGF Booster Butchers Broom Root Extract preparation photo picture image Herb Almanac: Arthritis, Circulation, Constipation, Inflammation, Kidney Problems, Overweight, Varicose Veins

Butcher's Broom [Circulatory], once used by butchers to clean their cutting boards, has a long history of use by people of many cultures. It is a member of the lily family, native to southern and western Europe and the southern U.S. In folk history the herb was taken to nutritionally support the circulatory system. Butcher's Broom contains important flavonoids (natural substances that strengthen capillary walls) such as rutin. The plant also contains glycolic acid, which is also found in parsley and juniper berries.

Butcher's Broom is a modern woman's wonder-herb: The roots and young stems of this plant are used medicinally. It promotes healthy circulation - especially to the hands and feet. Feeling bloated? Use Butcher's Broom to encourage comfortable water balance. Relieve the pressure of womanhood with Butcher's Broom!

Blood vessels, notably collagen: Strengthen certain parts of blood vessels, notably collagen,Chemicals in butcher's broom attach to and strengthen certain parts of blood vessels, notably collagen. As a result, butcher's broom tightens blood vessels, which helps to keep blood circulating throughout the body. It also acts to improve the flexibility of blood vessel walls. Therefore, less blood leaks out of weak, stretched vessels such as those that cause hemorrhoids. Butcher's broom may also lessen cramps, itching, swelling, and other symptoms associated with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that occurs when valves in the veins that carry blood back to the heart are weak or damaged. The blood that may collect in the veins of the legs can lead to varicose veins, spider veins, or sores on the legs. More serious results may include blood clots in the legs. Although other drugs are used in the United States, a preparation derived from butcher's broom is used in European hospitals to prevent blood clots after surgery.

Mild diuretic: Butcher's broom has also been used as a mild diuretic. Because butcher's broom helps to keep fluids from leaking out of blood vessels into surrounding tissue, more body fluid is filtered through the kidneys and eliminated in urine. This effect may lessen swelling associated with premenstrual syndrome, sprains, and some heart conditions. Currently, other drugs are more effective for relieving serious swelling, but products that include butcher's broom are popular in European countries for the relief of less serious swelling. Butcher's broom is also being investigated for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension, which is a drop in blood pressure after standing up. Dizziness or fainting may result. Advanced age, certain drugs, and medical conditions such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease are often associated with orthostatic hypotension. Butcher's broom may reduce orthostatic hypertension without raising blood pressure as some other treatments do.

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1.Butcher's Broom is so named because the mature branches were bundled and used as brooms by butchers to clean their cutting blocks.

last edit date:10th,Mar.2010.

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Name:Butcher's Broom Extract
Serie No:P087
Specifications:10:1.TLC
INCI Name:RUSCUS ACULEATUS EXTRACT
EINECS/ELINCS No.:281-682-9
CAS:84012-38-4
Chem/IUPAC Name:Ruscus Aculeatus Extract is an extract of the rhizomes of the butcherbroom, Ruscus aculeatus, Liliaceae

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