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Barberry-Berberis vulgaris

About

A spiny plant with its origins in the Northern Himalayas, barberry is now extensively cultivated throughout equatorial Asia, South America, Africa, and even some regions of Europe. Approximately 9 feet tall, the barberry bush has gray, thorny limbs. April through June sees the blooming of bright yellow blossoms, which turn into the fall's dark, drooping clusters of crimson berries. For therapeutic reasons, the berries, bark, and root are all used. Barberry contains alkaloids in its stalk, root bark, and berries, with berberine being the most noticeable. Research on berberine in test tubes and on animals suggests that it has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive (lowering blood pressure), calming, and anticonvulsant properties. Barberry is offered as a skin salve, liquid extract, tincture, and tablet. Barberry stems that have been dried can also be brewed into tea. Barberry preparations are regulated to contain 8–12% alkaloids (berberine). Barberry trees come in a wide range of types, and their berries can be consumed. They have a tart taste and are frequently turned into preserves and jellies. Zereshk polow ba morgh, a rice meal with barberries and raisins, is a well-known delicacy in Iran.

Parts Used

• Bark
• Berries
• Roots

Chemical and Nutrient Content 

• Berbamine
• Berberine
• Berberrubine
• Columbamine
• Hydrastain
• Jatrorrhizine
• Manganese
• Magnesium
• Oxyacanthine
• Palmatine
• Potassium

Action and Uses

The barberry has a long history of use in traditional medicine. The berries and roots of the plant are thought to have medicinal properties and have been used to treat a variety of conditions, including diarrhea, fever, and liver disease. Barberry is also used as a digestive aid and is thought to help with weight loss. The alkaloids, along with phenolics and flavonoids, possess antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, anticancerous, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiarrheal, anxiolytic, and hypolipidemic properties.

The defense system may also be boosted by the most common chemical in barberry, berberine. It also affects the intestines' soft musculature. This final result may facilitate better absorption and lessen stomach discomfort. Decreasing heart rate, slowing breathing, reducing bronchial constrictions, and killing bacteria on the skin are all effects of taking barberry. Acne, dental health, and congestive heart failure are also areas where barberry has shown promise in preliminary studies.

However, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take barberry, as it may have negative effects on the developing fetus or child.

Bayberry-Myrica cerifera

About

Texas and the eastern US are home to the plant known as the bayberry. Berries and the root foliage are used to create medicine. There is no solid scientific proof to support the use of bayberry for conditions like colds, diarrhea, nausea, skin lesions, and many others, despite safety concerns. The fruit of the bayberry is its most famous feature; they are used to create the wax used to make the fragrant bayberry candles. Due to its tonic and stimulant qualities, bayberry has been used as a beverage in traditional medicine to cure dysentery. Native Americans used the roots as a poultice, the leaves and stalks to treat illness, and the leaves and stems to kill parasitic worms. Bayberry wax contains lauric, myristic, and palmitic acid esters in addition to tannins and aromatic substances. It soothes, moisturizes, and fights germs. For creams, candles, salves, and balms, it is also useful. In addition to being a local substitute for imported cocoa butter or shea butter, bayberry wax is also thought of as a beeswax substitute that is suitable for vegans. There are many ways to incorporate bayberry into your life. You can take it as a supplement, use it in cooking, or apply it topically to soothe skin conditions. No matter how you use it, bayberry is a powerful tool for supporting your health and well-being.

Parts Used

• Bark
• Leaves
• Root

Chemical and Nutrient Content

• Acridresins
• Astringent resin
• Albumin
• Berberine
• Essential oil
• Gallic acid
• Gum
• Lauric acid
• Lignin
• Myristicin
• Palmitic acid
• Starch
• Sucrose
• Tannic acid
• Triterpenes

Action and Uses

Bayberry's medicinal effects are the result of a number of activities and have many medicinal properties. It is primarily antiseptic and tightens loose tissue. It has anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, and antidepressant properties. It can also be used as a diaphoretic, nervine, wound-healing, fever-reducing, warming, stimulant, expectorant, and carminative. According to research, bayberry may also have immunostimulant, emetic (in large doses), styptic, detoxifying, diuretic, increased libido, and liver-supportive properties. It is useful for salves and balms, soaps, and candles.

Bayberry wax is considered a vegan substitute for beeswax as well as a local substitute for imported cocoa butter or shea butter. It is used for diarrhea, excessive menstrual bleeding, and hemorrhage of the bowels, lungs, and uterus. A poultice made of the leaves can be made to help relieve varicose veins. Its leaves and bark have been renowned for their healing properties; they can treat everything from colds and fevers to itching, excessive menstrual bleeding, hemorrhoids, acne, and more. It's even used to expel worms! The wax can be used in candles, soaps, salves, lotions, and more. And the leaf tea might just bring on lucid dreams! Bayberry is also known to repel biting flies, midges, and mosquitoes, making it an invaluable friend indeed.

Bilberry-Vaccinium myrtillus 

About

The bilberry shrub is indigenous to northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. It has blueberry-like black fruit. Since the Medieval Ages, bilberries have been used for medical reasons. The plant's edible components are the fruit and foliage. In the past, bilberry was used to treat a number of ailments, such as diabetes, oral irritation, constipation, and urinary issues.

Due to its high vitamin C content, it has also historically been used to avoid scurvy. British airmen believed that bilberry jam would enhance their night vision during World War Two. While some products may promote "bilberry" on the front, they actually contain "American bilberry," which is different. Huckleberry is another name for "American bilberry".

Additionally, regulated and concentrated bilberry vitamins are recommended. Try to find a supplement that contains 25% anthocyanidins or 36% anthocyanosises.

Parts Used

• Entire plant

Chemical and Nutrient Content

• Anthocyanins
• Copper
• Fatty acids
• Flavonoids
• Folate
• Hydroquinone
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• NE myrtillin
• Oleanolic acid
• Phosphorous
• Potassium
• Polyphenols
• Sodium
• Tannins
• Ursolic acid
• Vitamin A, K

Action and Uses

Bilberry helps control insulin levels, strengthens connective tissue, and acts as a diuretic and urinary tract antiseptic. It is useful for hyperglycemia, inflammation, stress, anxiety, night blindness, cataracts, cancer prevention, reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, may help halt or prevent macular degeneration, and interferes with iron absorption when taken internally. Bilberries contain several plant compounds that can help fight inflammation and improve heart health. They are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins and quercetin, which protect against oxidative stress and free radical damage. These antioxidants also have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, and cancer.

Bilberry has been shown to improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. Studies have found that bilberry extract can improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood glucose levels, and reduce inflammation in people with diabetes. Bilberry is also beneficial for eye health. It helps improve vision in low-light conditions and may prevent age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. The anthocyanins in bilberries' protect the eyes from damage caused by blue light and oxidative stress. In addition to its health benefits, bilberry is also used in culinary applications. It is commonly used to make jams, pies, and syrups and is often added to smoothies and other drinks. Bilberry supplements are available in various forms, including capsules, tablets, and powders.

Birch-Betula Alba, Betula Pendula

About

Birch plants are indigenous to Europe and some regions of Asia. The tree's blooms, foliage, and bark are all used to create medicine. There is no solid scientific proof to support the use of birch for any disease, including joint pain, kidney, bladder, or urinary tract infections (UTIs). American Indians have used birch for ages to cover their food in bark to preserve it and for other very useful purposes. In fact, wood is ideal for starting a fire after a heavy downpour because it defies rot and is readily flammable.

The tree was revered in Europe and represented springtime and youthful women. Overall, while the traditional uses of birch may not have a lot of science to back them up, modern research is uncovering new potential benefits for this versatile plant. Whether you're using it in skincare products, drinking the sap, or just enjoying the beauty of the tree itself, birch is an intriguing and valuable part of our natural world.

Parts Used

• Bark
• Leaves
• Sap

Chemical and Nutrient Content

• Betulin
• Bitter principal
• Camphor
• Cresol
• Creosote
• Essential oil
• Flavonoids
• Glycosides
• Guaiacol
• Hyperoside
• Luteolin
• Magnesium
• Methylsalycylate
• Phenol
• Phytochemicals
• Potassium
• Quercitrin
• Saponins
• Tannic acid
• Tannins
• Vitamin B, C

Actions and Uses

Birch acts as a diuretic, lessening inflammation and relieving pain. It is good for joint pain and urinary tract infections. Birch also contains antibacterial properties that make it useful for treating wounds. It is also an astringent and diaphoretic, making it helpful for treating fever and promoting sweating. Additionally, its mild analgesic properties make it useful for treating muscle pain. When applied externally, it is good for treating boils and sores. Birch also contains salicylates, which are similar to aspirin and can help with mild to moderate pain relief. Its antiseptic properties make it useful for treating skin conditions like acne and rashes. Birch may also help improve liver function and reduce cholesterol levels, making it beneficial for overall health.

However, people with a history of aspirin sensitivity or allergy should avoid using birch products. It's always best to consult a healthcare provider before using any new herb or supplement. Birch sap, which is collected in early spring before the leaves appear, is also gaining popularity as a health tonic. It is said to be a natural diuretic, helping to flush toxins out of the body and reduce swelling. Some studies have also suggested that birch sap may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it beneficial for those with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.

Black cohosh-Actaea racemosa, Cimicifuga racemosa

About

Native American communities have long used black cohosh for a variety of ailments, such as menstrual pains, hot flashes, mood changes, and other menopause-related symptoms. Additionally, the plant was extensively used by European colonizers and was also used ceremonially and medicinally. According to some studies, black cohosh may be useful in easing hot flashes and nocturnal sweats.

Currently, it is mainly sold as an herbal supplement for menopausal symptoms. To completely comprehend its possible advantages and risks, more study is necessary. There are many ways to consume black cohosh, including pills, capsules, beverages, and preparations. It should only be used under a doctor's supervision because it may combine with other medicines or cause negative side effects in some people.

Parts Used

• Rhizomes
• Roots

Chemical and Nutrient Content

• Acteane
• Aromatic acid derivatives
• Cimicifuga
• Estrogenic substances
• Isoferulic acid
• Oleic acid
• Palmitic acid
• Pantothenic acid
• Phosphorus
• Racemosin
• Resin
• Tannins
• Triterpene glycosides
• Vitamin A

Action and Uses

Today, black cohosh is most commonly used for menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes (also called hot flushes) and night sweats (together known as vasomotor symptoms), vaginal dryness, heart palpitations, tinnitus, vertigo, sleep disturbances, nervousness, and irritability. Menopause, which typically occurs in women at about 51 years of age, is the cessation of menstruation and the end of a woman’s reproductive period. Black cohosh is thought to work by affecting estrogen levels in the body. Estrogen is a hormone that plays a role in regulating the menstrual cycle and other bodily functions. During menopause, estrogen levels decline, leading to the symptoms associated with this phase of life. Black cohosh is believed to mimic the effects of estrogen, soothing menopausal symptoms and providing relief.

Black cohosh lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reduces mucous production, and helps with cardiovascular and circulatory disorders. It also induces labor and helps in childbirth; it relieves hot flashes, menstrual cramps with back pain, morning sickness, and pain. Black cohosh is helpful for poisonous snake bites and is good for arthritis, cancer, mental health, sleep, and weight loss. Overall, black cohosh is a popular natural remedy for menopausal symptoms. While it may not work for everyone, it is worth a try for those seeking relief from hot flashes, night sweats, and other menopausal symptoms.

Black walnut-Juglans Negra

About

Unlike most nuts, black walnut trees are not cultivated in gardens. They spread uncontrolled across North America instead. These wild almonds have the highest protein content of any tree nut and have a robust, rich taste. They are also a good source of iron, fiber, nutrients, and vitamin A. Black walnuts are advantageous in lowering the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes because they contain greater amounts of antioxidants, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and other health-promoting substances than English walnuts, which are more widely available.

Avoid black walnuts if you are allergic to almonds. Black walnut polyphenols may conflict with anticoagulants or medications for gastrointestinal problems. Black walnut plants have a sluggish growth rate and can reach maturity in 150 years. They grow about 100 feet tall and live up to 250 years.

Parts Used

• Husk
• Inner bark
• Leaves
• Nuts

Chemical and Nutrient Content

• Ellagic acid
• Folate
• Iron
• Juglone
• Manganese
• Mucin
• Omega-3
• Phosphorus
• Phytochemicals
• Potassium
• Polyphenols
• Tocopherols
• Vitamin B5, B6, E
• Zinc

Action and Uses

Black walnuts may improve intestinal flora and aid digestion, according to some research. Warts and poison ivy are just a couple of the skin conditions it helps with. Even more so, black walnut is advantageous for ridding the body of pathogens, promoting liver function, assisting the nervous system, and even enhancing the heart and uterus. Juglans negra has the power to treat oral and throat sores as well as combat infections like herpes and fungus. Last but not least, black walnuts can help with common health problems like disease prevention, lowered cholesterol, obesity prevention, blood sugar regulation, and even a decreased chance of cardiovascular disease.

Blessed Thistle-Cnicus benedictus

About

An inhabitant of the Mediterranean region, the blessed thistle, Cnicus benedictus, can be found from southern France to Persia. It can be identified by its fuzzy, golden flowers and hairy, dandelion-like foliage. Because blessed thistle may have emmenagogue (menstruation stimulant) or abortifacient qualities, oral use during pregnancy may be dangerous. High amounts have the potential to cause gastric poisoning. Since more than 2000 years ago, blessed or "sacred" thistle has been used. It can be a tincture, liquid extract, infusion, powder form, capsule, or tea!

Parts Used

• Tops
• Leaves
• Stems

Chemical and Nutrient Content 

• Cincin
• Essential oil
• Flavonoids
• Ligans
• Polyenes
• Tannins
• Triterpenoids
• Volatile oil

Action and Uses

Blessed thistle is a bitter herb to increase bile production, strengthen the liver, increase hunger, lessen jaundice, lessen flatulence, and assist in digestion. Blessed thistle preparations have also traditionally been used as a stimulant, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, contraceptive, antipyretic, and treatment for malaria and bubonic plague lesions, as well as a general tonic or cure-all. Presently, dyspepsia, flatulence, and reflux are the conditions for which blessed thistle is most frequently prescribed as an acrid tonic. Additionally, it is occasionally used to address dysmenorrhea, wound healing, bleeding, or diarrhea. Sometimes a fifth component, blessed thistle,  is included in the botanical cancer treatment Essiac®. Next, blessed thistle has the properties to improve circulation, purify the blood, and strengthen the heart. It can also act as brain food and help milk production in nursing mothers. Lastly, blessed thistle has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative effects.

Blue cohosh-Caulophyllum thalictroides

About

An endemic flowering plant of North America, blue cohosh thrives in wooded regions along the east coast of the United States and Canada in lush, moist soil. Small yellow-green blooms, blue-hued fruit, and yellowish stems are some of its other features. Native American communities were the ones who first learned how to use blue cohosh to hasten delivery and avoid pregnancy, and this is where the herb's history began. The first European immigrants received information about blue cohosh and its advantages. Due to its pejorative connotations, the word "squaw root" is no longer widely used to refer to blue cohosh, which was once used by Native American women as a birthing aid. Be careful not to mistake blue cohosh with black cohosh, a completely different plant remedy used for women's health problems that is thought to be much safer than blue cohosh.

Parts Used

• Roots

Chemical and Nutrient Content

• Alkaloids
• Calcium
• Coulosaponin
• Folic acid
• Inositol
• Iron
• Leontin
• Magnesium
• Methylcystine
• Pantothenic acid
• Phosphoric acid
• Phosphorus
• Phytosterols
• Potassium
• Salts
• Silicon
• Starch
• Vitamin B3, E

Action and Uses

In traditional medicine, blue cohosh has been used to help stimulate the cervix in order to start labor in expectant women or to start menstruation in non-pregnant women. Blue cohosh may not be successful when used for these conditions because these uses have not been scientifically demonstrated. It is unknown if blue cohosh is successful in healing any illnesses. For short-term or one-time remedies, blue cohosh tincture is more practical and precise than blue cohosh tea, and it can be purchased as a menstrual pain and arthritic remedy.

Due to this plant's potential for toxicity, it's crucial to buy any tinctures or tea sachets from a reputable source or to confirm that they are produced entirely from the plant's roots and never from the fruit. The portion of the blue cohosh shrub used medicinally is the root. The roots are typically gathered at the conclusion of the summer. The root can be used raw, but you'll usually find it as a supplement in desiccated or powdered form.

Boneset-Eupatorium perfoliatum

About 

The Asteraceae, or daisy family, includes boneset. It is a common shrub that can be found growing in bogs, wetlands, and along the coast from Canada to Florida and further west to Texas and Nebraska. The plant is readily identified by its long, tapering leaves that converge around a solitary, robust stalk, giving the appearance of one single, long leaf with a stem piercing it in the middle. Thus, the term perfolia, which means "through the foliage," was given to it. Native people in North America have long used boneset as a treatment. In order to treat breakbone fever, a word used to describe the high temperature that frequently follows influenza, the plant was given the name boneset. From 1820 to 1900, boneset was listed as an approved drug in the US Pharmacopoeia.

Parts Used

• Flowers
• Petals
• Leaves

Chemical and Nutrient Content

• Astragalin
• Butanol
• Calcium
• Chloroform
• Diterpenes
• Essential Oil
• Eupafolin
• Flavonoids
• Gallic Acid
• Glycosides
• Hyperoside
• Lactones
• Magnesium
• Niacin
• Phenol
• Phosphorus
• Polysaccharides
• Resins
• Rutin
• Saponins
• Sterols
• Tannic Acid
• Tannins
• Terpenoids
• Triterpenes

Actions and Uses

Boneset has the ability to help the body in various ways, including relieving congestion, loosening phlegm, and reducing fever. It can also be helpful with diseases such as acute bronchitis, nasal inflammation, pneumonia, swine flu, influenza, and dengue fever. Furthermore, boneset has the ability to act as a tonic, reduce pain and fever caused by bronchitis, and induce sweating.

Lastly, boneset has the ability to act as a laxative, helps retain fluid, and has anti-inflammatory properties. The root strands were used as a charm to enhance the calling power of hunting trumpets. Boneset was a natural antipyretic used by American Indians to reduce fevers. Rheumatism, dropsy, dengue fever, malaria, pneumonia, and influenza were all conditions that the herb was used to cure by the first colonizers.

Borage-Borago officinalis

About 

The annual shrub known as borage is endemic to the Mediterranean region, but it has become extensively naturalized elsewhere. The stalk and foliage have prickly, coarse filaments covering them. The star-shaped blooms are a vivid blue. Fresh plants taste briny and smell like cucumbers. Since the Middle Ages, European natural therapy has used borage stems as a potherb. To create the well-known English drinks Claret Cup and Cool Tankard, borage stems and blossoms were combined with wine and lemon juice.

Parts Used

• Leaves
• Seeds

Chemical Content

• Calcium
• Essential oil
• Gamma-linolenic acid
• Linoleic acid
• Linolenic acid
• Mucilage
• Oleic acid
• Palmitic acid
• Potassium
• Tannins

Action and Uses

Borage, an adrenal stimulant and hormone balancer, contains a variety of minerals and essential fatty acids that are essential for healthy skin, hair, and nails. It is used to treat a variety of illnesses, including menstruation, arthritic arthritis, diabetes, ADHD, acute respiratory syndrome, drunkenness, pain and edema, asthma, and heart disease. It also makes peeing better and reduces pulmonary inflammation. The leaves have also been used to help mothers produce more milk. They have also been used to cure rheumatism, colds, and bronchitis. The plants have been infused to cause urination and perspiration.

Buchu-Agathosma betulina

About

South African plants called "buchu" grow there. You can create medication from the leaf. Buchu was a well-respected medical herb that the San and Khoisan used to treat a variety of ailments before the advent of modern medicine. They referred to it as "a remedy for all maladies," with its most frequent uses being bladder infections, digestive health issues, gastric disorders, general injuries, and skin conditions. Europeans were exposed to Buchu by the Khoisan in the 1700s, and they later brought the shrub to Europe. Buchu was used all over the world, and the Titanic, which was carrying eight bales of Buchu at the time of her sinking, had a cargo list that provided proof of its renown. It can be used as vinegar, an infusion, an ointment, or an essential oil.

Parts Used

• Leaves

Chemical and Nutrient Content

• Alkaloids
• Amabiline
• Ash
• Beta Carotene
• Calcium
• Camphor
• Carbohydrate
• Carene
• Carvacrol
• Choline
• Copper
• Essential fatty acids
• Essential oil
• Fat
• Iron
• Linoleic acid
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Mucilage
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Protein
• Rosmarinic acid
• Saponins
• Selenium
• Silicic acid
• Sodium
• Tannins
• Terpinene
• Vitamin A, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C
• Zinc

Action and Uses

It appears to have been applied topically, possibly as an insect repellent, and also used internally for stomach problems, rheumatism, and bladder problems. Buchu can cause stomach and kidney irritation and can be abortive. Buchu lessens irritation of the prostate, sinuses, gums, intestines, and mucous tissues.

Additionally, it helps with the vagina, manages diabetes, digestive issues, fluid accumulation, and prostate issues, and is good for UTIs and renal problems. Irritable bowel syndrome, gout, STDs, gastric ulcers, and a troubled stomach can all be helped by buchu. Insect repellent and deodorant can be administered directly to cure skin infections.

Burdock-Artium lappa, Arctium minus

About

Both homeopathic medicines and a range of herbal products contain burdock root extracts. Even though burdock has been used for millennia to cure a wide range of ailments, there aren't many studies that have looked into its effects. According to preliminary research, burdock stems applied topically may aid in the treatment of wounds. Because there are so few studies on the herb's safety, it is best to avoid taking significant quantities of burdock as a supplement. When consumed as a substance, burdock is regarded as secure. There is a chance that burdock products may be contaminated with these potentially harmful plants because the roots of burdock closely mimic those of belladonna, or lethal nightshade (Atropa belladonna). Purchase goods only from reputable businesses.

Parts Used

• Roots
• Seeds

Chemical and Nutrient Content

• Arctiin
• Biotin
• Calcium
• Carbohydrates
• Copper
• Essential oils
• Fatty oils
• Flavonoids
• Folate
• Iron
• Luteolin
• Manganese
• Phenolic acids
• Plant sterols
• Polyphenols
• Potassium
• Quercetin
• Sulfur
• Tannins
• Vitamins A, C, B, B6, B12, E
• Volatile oils
• Zinc

Action and Uses

Burdock is frequently combined with other plants in traditional Chinese medicine to treat colds and swollen throats. Various regions of Europe and Japan consume burdock as a vegetable. Insulin, a natural nutritional fiber found in burdock, is also used to enhance metabolism. It has significantly more antioxidant activity than typical vegetables and fruits because it is a root vegetable. Recent research has shown that burdock has probiotic qualities that may enhance health. Burdock enhances liver and bile function, cleanses the circulation, and stimulates the defense system. It can also relieve gout symptoms and cure skin conditions like sores and cysts. Burdock is a diuretic, a topical therapy for skin diseases like dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis, as well as a chronic inflammatory agent. When consumed internally, it also inhibits the uptake of iron.

Butcher's broom-Ruscus aculeatus

About

Native to the Mediterranean area and northwest Europe, butcher's broom is an evergreen bush with tiny, spiny leaves. In many respects, it resembles asparagus and is part of the lily family. Butcher's broom is used medicinally, especially the roots and juvenile stalks. The mature stems of the plant are bundled and used as brooms by butchers, which is how the term "butcher's broom" came about. Sometimes people consume the immature stalks. For the treatment of bladder issues, ancient doctors used the stems as diuretics. It is a member of the asparagus family, Asparagaceae. You can also make and consume asparagus-style with the young stalks of butcher's broom. Like asparagus, butcher's broom's immature stalks can also be prepared and consumed. The optimal growth conditions for butcher's broom are full light, moist soil, and temperatures between 40 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Parts Used

• Roots
• Seeds
• Tops

Chemical and Nutrient Content 

• Alkaloids
• Hydroxytyramine
• Neuroscogenin
• Ruscogenins
• Steroidal saponins

Action and Uses

Butcher's broom is used in natural medicine to restrict veins and reinforce capillary walls. Researchers think that ruscogin, one of the most pharmaceutically active components in butcher's broom extract, is mainly responsible for this impact. This extract also includes numerous other steroidal saponins, which may account for the herb's benefits. Butcher's broom is an anti-inflammatory plant that can aid in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, circulation issues, edema, Meniere's disease, and obesity. The butcher's broom may also help with Raynaud's phenomenon, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, vertigo, and chronic venous inflammatory disease, according to researchers. When coupled with vitamin C, it is also helpful for bladder and renal swelling, and it improves artery function.

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