Butchers Broom Root Tincture

Also Known As - Ruscus aculeatus, Box Holly, Jew’s Myrtle, Kneeholm, Knee Holly, Pettigree, Sweet Broom, Rusci Aculeati, Rusci Aculeati Rhizoma.

Overview - Butcher's broom is used for hemorrhoids, gallstones, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), and for symptoms of poor blood circulation such as pain, heaviness, leg cramps, leg swelling, varicose veins, itching, and swelling. Butcher's broom is also used as a laxative, as a diuretic to increase urine output, to reduce swelling, and to speed the healing of fractures.

Medicinal Uses - Diaphoretic, diuretic, deobstruent and aperient. Was much recommended by Dioscorides and other ancient physicians as an aperient and diuretic in dropsy, urinary obstructions and nephritic cases.

• A decoction of the root is the usual form of administration, and it is still considered of use in jaundice and gravel. One pint of boiling water to 1 oz. of the twigs, or 1/2 oz. of the bruised fresh root has also been recommended as an infusion, which may be taken as tea.
• In scrofulous tumours, advantage has been realized by administering the root in doses of a drachm every morning.
• The decoction, sweetened with honey, is said to clear the chest of phlegm and relieve difficult breathing.

Parts Used - The washed and dried root, chopped.

Ingredients: Fresh Butchers Broom Root and 110% proof grain Alcohol. NO WATER ADDED! 1:3 Ratio

Preparation and Dosages: Use 6-12 drops in juice or water, or under the tongue. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions - Butcher's broom is considered safe for most people when used for up to three months. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of butcher’s broom during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

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