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Benefits of the Butcher's Broom

The herb Butcher's Broom is proven to assist in relieving symptoms of vascular insufficiencies such as varicose veins, constipation and pain from water retention.

  1. History

    • Butcher's Broom was first used as a laxative to treat constipation and to eliminate excess water retention about 2000 years ago. Europeans later used bushels of shoots bound together to keep cutting boards clean.

    Features

    • Butcher's Broom resembles the asparagus plant as a low-growing, small-leafed evergreen shrub. Its bright red berries lends the plant an alternate name, Knee Holly. It grows in Europe, the Mediterranean and the southern United States.

    Effects

    • There are no known side effects of taking Butcher's Broom although in some cases, nausea and queasiness were reported.

    Benefits

    • Butcher's Broom tightens the circulatory walls, strengths the capillaries, reduces swelling and promotes better blood flow to the heart.

    Warning

    • Studies on pregnant women taking Butcher's Broom have reached no consensus. If you are pregnant, avoid this herb.

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