Butcher's Broom Root Tea
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Butcher's Broom Root Tea
$3.00
Sale price
$3.00
Regular price
Unit price
$3.00/oz
Butcher's broom root (Ruscus aculeatus) primarily benefits the circulatory, lymphatic, and urinary systems by toning veins, reducing swelling, and promoting fluid balance.
Primary Body Systems Impacted
Steep Time: 10-15 minutes
Taste: Distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, and woodsy.
Pairs well with: Peppermint leaf, ginger root, hibiscus flower or honey and lemon peel.
Circulatory System:
- Functions Supported: Blood flow return from the lower limbs, capillary integrity, and vascular tone.
- Actions: Venotonic and vasoconstrictive—strengthens vein walls and constricts blood vessels via alpha-adrenergic receptors to prevent blood pooling.
Lymphatic System:
- Functions Supported: Fluid drainage and reduction of peripheral tissue pooling.
- Actions: Stimulates lymph flow intensity and duration to clear trapped interstitial fluids.
Urinary / Renal System:
- Functions Supported: Waste filtration and urinary tract flushing.
- Actions: Mild diuretic—increases urine output to help clear minor irritants and toxins.
General Actions of Butcher's Broom Root
Anti-inflammatory: Suppresses inflammatory markers like TNF-alpha and NF-kappaB via active compounds called ruscogenins.
Antioxidant: Flavonoids protect endothelial linings from free radical and oxidative damage.
Cautions and Side Effects
Gastrointestinal Upset: Can cause nausea, stomach pain, heartburn, or diarrhea in some individuals.
Blood Pressure Medications: May interfere with high blood pressure drugs by raising blood pressure or heart rate.
Diabetes: Linked in rare reports to worsening blood sugar control or triggering diabetic ketoacidosis; diabetics should avoid use.
Pregnancy and Lactation: Safety data is lacking; avoid use while pregnant or breastfeeding.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.