butcher's broom

butch·er's broom

(bo͝och′ərz)n. An evergreen shrub (Ruscus aculeatus) native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, having leaflike stems, greenish flowers, and usually red berries.

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Noun

butcher's broom - shrub with stiff flattened stems resembling leaves (cladophylls); used for making broomsRuscus aculeatusgenus Ruscus, Ruscus - a genus of European evergreen shrubs; sometimes placed in family Asparagaceaebush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

butcher's broom

Increases circulation, particularly legs, feet, hands and brain. Silica content strengthens blood vessels, great for skin. Used for constipation, hemorrhoids, hypotension, inflammation, carpal tunnel syndrome, varicose veins, bladder, kidneys. Low evergreen with pointy leaves, small, greenish, white/purple flowers that seem to grow in the middle of each leaf and red berries.

butcher's broom

butch·er's broom

(bu'chĕrz brūm) Herbal remedy extracted from Ruscus aculeatus; of purported use in treating swelling, as a diuretic, and as a laxative.
Synonym(s): box holly, pettigree, sweet broom.

butcher's broom

Related to butcher's broom: horse chestnut, Gotu Kola

noun

Synonyms for butcher's broom

noun shrub with stiff flattened stems resembling leaves (cladophylls)

Synonyms

Ruscus aculeatus

Related Words

genus Ruscus
Ruscus
bush
shrub

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