Butcher's-Broom

Ruscus aculeatus is an evergreen shrub native to Eurasia. Found in woodlands and hedgerows, and have flat, leaf-like cladophylls which bear a small pale green flower followed by red berries. Traditionally it was used to clean butcher’s chopping boards due to its antibacterial properties and its effect of contracting veins thus improving blood flow.

• stimulates blood circulation
• prevents dilatation of veins
• increases the elasticity of veins