Where can I find Butchers Broom plant?
Hey Stephanie, The scientific name for Butchers Broom is ‘Ruscus aculeatus’. See Web site 1 below for some information on it. You may have to accept the terms described on the Splash page for disclaimer reasons to see the descriptions. “Derived from the root of the plant. Taken orally or applied topically, this herb has been used for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and lymph edema. Clinical studies in lymphedema and varicose veins have revealed efficacy compared to control groups. Minimal side effects have been reported, but the Cyclo-3, a product that contains extract of butcher’s broom as main ingredient, has more frequent reports of diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. Butcher’s broom may interact with MAO inhibitors (phenylzine (Nardil®), tranylcypromine (Parnate®)) and possibly anticoagulants.” 1 The common names for the plant are: Box holly, sweet broom, knee holly, pettigree, jew’s myrtle, thorny fragon While looking for a source of the plant, I too found much information about pills
