Butchers broom root, c/s, wild crafted

Background: Butchers Broom was used in ancient Greece to reduce swelling and by the Romans for varicose veins. In the Mediterranean, healers used Butcher’s Broom to treat circulatory problems and inflammation. Butcher’s Broom got its name because butchers bundled the branches and used them for brooms in their shops.

Applications:Ointment/Suppository/Tonic

Ointment:  The anti-inflammatory properties of Butcher’s Broom makes it viable when treating varicose veins and chronic phlebopathy of the lower limbs.

Suppository: When inserted before bed, Butcher’s Broom helps relieve the inflammation of hemorrhoids.

Tonic: Butcher’s Broom, when combined with flavonoids, is often used to treat systemic venous insufficiency.

Description: Butchers Broom is an evergreen bush which has small leaves and is said to grow to the approximate height of a man’s knee, or 3 feet. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It resembles asparagus and is a member of the lily family. Its flowers are greenish white and it has deep red berries that ripen in September. It is cultivated in the fall.

Dosage:

Ointment/Suppository: Apply Butchers Broom to affected areas.

Tonic: Mix one pint of boiling water with 1 ounce of Butcher’s Broom twigs. You may also mix one pint of boiling water with ½ ounce of the bruised root and drink as a tea.