Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Butcher's Broom Ruscus aculeatus.	Anti-inflammatory, diuretic, laxative, vasoconstrictor.	Single product	Nov. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Butcher's Broom, Box Holly, Knee Holly, Pettigree. Parts Used: Rhizome and roots. Historical Uses: Butcher's Broom has been used some 2000 years ago as a laxative and diuretic.1 Butcher's Broom is said to exert anti-inflammatory effects and to increase the tonus of the veins.2 Investigations during the 1950's indicated that the extracts of the rhizomes could induce vasoconstriction.1 It has acquired a good reputation as a useful treatment for varicose veins.2 It has also recently been used in the prevention of atherosclerosis, one of the many degenerating stages of arteriosclerosis.1 Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 20 to 40 drops three times per day. References: Dr A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Varro E. Tyler, Ph.D., Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994, p.114. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994, p.114.

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