| Scientific: | Ruscus aculeatus |
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| Other: | Butcher's Broom |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
Cardiovascular
• chronic venous insuffiency
• edema
• lymphedema
• postural hypotension
Gastrointestinal
• hemorrhoids
Integumentary
• contusions (bruises)
• sprains
Gynecological
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- ankle swelling
- mastalgia
Endocrine
• diabetic retinopathy
Other
• lymphatic congestion
• Venotonic
• Antiinflammatory
• Antiedema
• Antiexudative
• Astringent
• Diuretic
• Vasoconstrictor
• Vasoprotective
• Steroidal Saponins (Ruscogenin And Neoruscogenin)
• Tannins
• Flavonoids
• Coumarins
• Sparteine
• Tyramine
alpha 1 and 2 adrenoreceptors agonist
• Tincture: 0.5-1.5 ml tid
• Standardized extract (7-11 mg ruscogenins): tid
• Genrally considered safe with no serious side-effects
• Pregnancy & lactation • insufficient evidence
• calcium blockers (nifedipine and nicardipine) • decreases assocaiated edema
Ruscus aculeatus (butcher's broom). Monograph. Altern Med Rev. 2001
Dec;6(6):608-12. Review.
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