Indications

Cardiovascular
• chronic venous insuffiency
• edema
• lymphedema
• postural hypotension

Gastrointestinal
• hemorrhoids

Integumentary
• contusions (bruises)
• sprains

Gynecological
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- ankle swelling
- mastalgia

Endocrine
• diabetic retinopathy

Other
• lymphatic congestion

Actions

• Venotonic
• Antiinflammatory
• Antiedema
• Antiexudative
• Astringent
• Diuretic
• Vasoconstrictor
• Vasoprotective

Constituents

• Steroidal Saponins (Ruscogenin And Neoruscogenin)
• Tannins
• Flavonoids
• Coumarins
• Sparteine
• Tyramine

Pharmacology

alpha 1 and 2 adrenoreceptors agonist

Posology

• Tincture: 0.5-1.5 ml tid
• Standardized extract (7-11 mg ruscogenins): tid

Safety

• Genrally considered safe with no serious side-effects
• Pregnancy & lactation • insufficient evidence

Interactions

• calcium blockers (nifedipine and nicardipine) • decreases assocaiated edema

References

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Ruscus aculeatus (butcher's broom). Monograph. Altern Med Rev. 2001
Dec;6(6):608-12. Review.