RADIX RUSCUS ACULEATUS (BUTCHER'S BROOM ROOTS)

Butcher's Broom
Rusci aculeati rhizoma
Mäusedornwurzelstock
Published July 12, 1991

Name of Drug 
Rusci aculeati rhizoma, butcher's broom. 

Composition of Drug 
Butcher's broom consists of the dried rhizome and root of Ruscus aculeatus L. [Fam. Liliaceae], as well as its preparations in effective dosage. The drug contains the steroid saponins ruscin and ruscoside. 

Uses  

Supportive therapy for discomforts of chronic venous insufficiency, such as pain and heaviness, as well as cramps in the legs, itching, and swelling. Supportive therapy for complaints of hemorrhoids, such as itching and burning. 

Contraindications  

None known. 

Side Effects  

In rare cases, gastric disorders or nausea may occur. 

Interactions with Other Drugs 
None known. 

Dosage 
Unless otherwise prescribed: 

Daily dosage: 


Raw extract, equivalent to 7 - 11 mg total ruscogenin (determined as the sum of neoruscogenin and ruscogenin obtained after fermentation or acid hydrolysis). 

Mode of Administration 
Extracts and their preparations for internal use. 

Actions 
In animal experiments: 
Increase in venous tone 
Electrolyte-like reaction on the cell wall of capillaries 
Antiphlogistic 
Diuretic