Also known as Box Holly, Kneeholy, Kneeholly, Kneeholm, Jew’s Myrtle, Sweet Broom, Pettgree, Hare’s Apple & Le Fragon (which literally means the Butcher) It is an aromatic, diuretic, mildly laxative herb that is reputed to help reduce inflammation Used externally: - It is often included in preparations to help with the symptomatic relief of haemorrhoids, to relieve itching, swelling, pain & a feeling of heaviness. It is also used for facial & skin care products & cosmetics. Constituents of Butcher’s Broom: - It contains steroidal saponins with the main compounds being ruscin (monodesmosidic spirostane type), ruscoside (bidesmosdic furostane type) with the corresponding aglycones (ruscogenin & neoruscogenin). More information on our website www.luminescents.co.uk or please feel free to use the ask a question button Butcher’s Broom - Cut Herb Or Powder Ruscus Aculeatus
