# Butcher’s Broom

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Herbal Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Butcher's Broom, Box Holly, Knee Holly, Sweet Broom | Ruscus aculeatus (Asparagaceae)
- **Miasm:** Psoric Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Morning

## Keynote Indications
Chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, leg edema, hemorrhoids, orthostatic hypotension, restless legs.

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Venotonic, vasoconstrictive, anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous, mild diuretic.

## Symptoms by System

### Mind
- Steroidal saponins (ruscogenin, neoruscogenin), flavonoids (rutin), phytosterols, glycolic acid, essential oils.