Butchers broom is a small evergreen bush native to Europe and the Mediterranean. It is the rhizome of Butchers broom that is used in herbal medicine.
Action of Butchers broom
Butchers broom contains saponins which have ant-inflammatory action, are diuretic and act as a veinous tonic.
Butchers broom Uses
Our experts recommend Butchers broom for the following disorders:
| Varicose veins
Other Butchers broom Information
Butchers broom is most commonly used to strengthen blood vessels and is used by herbalists for chronic venous insufficiency, piles or general poor circulation. Supplements are generally available as tablets or capsules.
Cautions When Using Butchers broom
| Generally, there are no side effects or other contra-indications from using Butchers broom herbal supplements.
| When this article was written there were no well-known negative drug interactions with butcher’s broom.
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