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| Most Common Name: | Butcher's Broom |
| Botanical
Name: | Ruscus Aculeatus | | Also
Known As (other names): | Kneeholly, Knee Holly, Kneeholm,
Kneeholy, Pettigree |
Butcher's Broom - General description: Butcher's
Broom is native to England and parts of Europe where it grows in drier, often
cultivated, areas. Although one of its many names is Knee Holly it is not
related to the Holly plant at all as Butcher's Broom Belongs to the lily family.
The entire Herb is used.
Butcher's Broom
Use for/In treatment of: | | Haemorrhoids |
Gravel | Varicose veins |
| Jaundice | | |
Butcher's Broom
Properties: | | Aperient |
Anti-inflammatory | Diaphoretic | |
Diuretic | | |
Butcher's Broom
Constituents: | | Below we list
reported constituents of this herb. This may not be complete as continuous
research constantly discovers new constituents. Where possible we also provide
information about constituents and their application, effect and side effects,
if any. We do not provide information on the interaction between constituents.
We do not give quantities of each individual constituent as these vary
considerably due to region and climate. By comparing the treatments above with
the constituent benefits below some indication of quantities can be gained. | |
Saponins: Wound healing, anti-scarring. Saponins occur as
glycosides with aglycone structures that are steroidal or terpenoid. Saponins can cause the
destruction of red blood cells if injected causing anaemia or worse. Ingested
saponins are poorly absorbed in the digestive system reducing the risk of
poisoning but care must be taken on dosage as Saponins are mucus membrane
irritants.
Many herbs containing saponins have been identified as
"adaptogens" also referred to as harmony remedies (see: The Root of
being: Ginseng and the Pharmacology of Harmony - Stephen Fulder 1980).
Instead of being purely remedial herbs these adaptogens improves and energizes
vitality and resistance thereby keeping ailments at bay. It is claimed that
these adaptogens can improve mental functions like learning speed, awareness and
alertness as well as help with emotional and intellectual stress. As a tonic
they will also reduce the risk of infections by stimulating the immune system. Saponins are also expectorant, anti-inflammatory,
hepaprotective, combats cholesterol build up and antifungal. | | | | |
Butcher's Broom
Contraindications, do not use if: | | | | | | | | | | We
at Beneforce are certainly not experts in the use of every herb. In our studies
and research we do come across warnings that a herb should not be used in
certain circumstances or for certain conditions and ailments. Where possible we
will reflect these on our pages but cannot guarantee that for any herb our list
of contraindications are complete or valid. We urge that you consult an
appropriate and knowledgeable practitioner before treatment. |
Butcher's Broom
is Administered as/Available in: | | Liquid Extract |
Dried Extract | | | | | |
* Statements made
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