Overview
Ruscus aculeatus for venous insufficiency.
- Whole dried plant material (root, leaf, flower, or aerial parts depending on the species)
- Standardized hydroethanolic or aqueous extract (capsule, tincture, or tea)
- Powdered traditional preparation used in Ayurvedic, TCM, or Western herbal practice
- Standardized extract capsule
- Liquid tincture (alcohol or glycerin)
- Powdered whole herb
- Traditional decoction or tea
Mechanism of action
Ruscogenins are venoconstrictor and anti-inflammatory.
- · Ruscogenins are venoconstrictor
- · anti-inflammatory
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Butcher's Broom supports endothelial function, lipid profile, or blood-pressure regulation in cardiovascular trials.
Evidence-based benefits
Improves chronic venous insufficiency
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · GI upset
Drug interactions
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
- ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
- ·Bleeding disorders
- ·Warfarin, DOACs, antiplatelets, NSAIDs (additive bleeding risk)
- ·Discuss stopping ≥2 weeks before scheduled surgery.
Supplement interactions
- Omega-3Anti-inflammatory cardiovascular synergy.
- CoQ10Supports mitochondrial energetics in cardiac tissue.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
Where to buy
Affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Amazon code supplementsch-20 is auto-applied at checkout. We don't endorse specific brands; verify third-party testing (USP, NSF, Informed Sport) before purchase.
Third-party testedIndependently verified Butcher's Broom — look for USP, NSF, or Informed Sport seals on the label for purity and dose accuracy.Butcher's Broom third party tested NSF
CapsulesPre-measured Butcher's Broom capsules — easiest for travel and consistent daily dosing without scoops or scales.Butcher's Broom capsules
PowderBulk unflavored Butcher's Broom powder — best cost-per-gram and flexible dosing for stacking or mixing into drinks.Butcher's Broom powder unflavored
Best sellersMost-purchased Butcher's Broom products on Amazon — a quick way to see what's reviewed widely before you commit.Butcher's Broom best sellerScientific evidence8Show studiesHide studies
Butcher's broom for CVI
Vanscheidt W, et al.
166 patients with CVI
Reduced edema and symptoms vs placebo.
PubMed: Butcher's Broom — Improves chronic venous insufficiency
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Butcher's Broom Improves chronic venous insufficiency" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Butcher's Broom and "Improves chronic venous insufficiency". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
PubMed: Butcher's Broom — randomized controlled trial
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Butcher's Broom randomized controlled trial" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Butcher's Broom and "randomized controlled trial". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
PubMed: Butcher's Broom — meta-analysis
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Butcher's Broom meta-analysis" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Butcher's Broom and "meta-analysis". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
PubMed: Butcher's Broom — pharmacokinetics
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Butcher's Broom pharmacokinetics" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Butcher's Broom and "pharmacokinetics". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
PubMed: Butcher's Broom — safety adverse events
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Butcher's Broom safety adverse events" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Butcher's Broom and "safety adverse events". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
PubMed: Butcher's Broom — dose response
Live PubMed search
Live results for "Butcher's Broom dose response" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.
Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Butcher's Broom and "dose response". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.
Google Scholar: Butcher's Broom — clinical evidence
Live Scholar search
Cross-database citation index for Butcher's Broom as it relates to "clinical evidence".
Includes preprints, theses, and journal articles. Useful for tracking citation counts and follow-on work.