Butchers Broom


Butchers broom is native to the area near the Mediterranean sea. It has since spread all over Europe and in the South Americas.


It is a small bush, evergreen with sharp ends. It is known by various common names, but the main one is Jew's Myrtle.


Its Latin name is Ruscus Aculeatus.


Butcher's broom is mainly known for its silicon properties and diuretic properties. The diuretic properties is used against swelling, in other words body water retention. Also used as a mild laxative.



With hemorrhoids it is used for its silicon properties. It is used to glue up broken veins and strengthen the veins walls. Therefore keeps a good blood flow. This property is very good for hemorrhoids.


It is can be consumed as a tea or as an ointment/cream, a suppository or made up in capsule form.

Although it is a very well known herb and has the exact properties needed to help with treatment for bleeding hemorrhoid.


it just did not help me in any way. This was a great disappointment, as it is widely suggested by many different sources.




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