There is another clone on offer, 'John Redmond', that can also be relied on for berries. Listed as 'hermaphrodite form' or 'Wheelers Variety', they will grow slowly to less than 1m (3ft) and spread obligingly in width. Enterprising nurserymen do now offer hermaphrodite forms of ruscus and, although they may still be scarce, they can be found. But the general public is at last in luck. Butchers broom is used for hemorrhoids, gallstones, hardening of the arteries ( atherosclerosis ), and for symptoms of poor blood circulation such as pain, heaviness, leg cramps, leg swelling, varicose veins, itching, and swelling. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing butcher’s broom. Without berries, butcher's broom is a bit dull, but with berries it is a spectacular affair. Overview This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products ( HMPC) on the medicinal uses of butcher’s broom. The implication was that lesser gardeners would never find it and would have to rely on buying quantities of plants in the hope of a chance encounter between male and female plants. At Great Dixter I often admired a handsome specimen Christopher Lloyd grew that was covered in berries, only to be told that it was the rare hermaphrodite form. Description Butchers broom, is an evergreen shrub in the Asparagaceae (asparagus) family. Most of this information may seem more curious than tempting, but recently the reasons for giving ruscus a try have become much more compelling. Organic BUTCHERS BROOM ROOT Tincture - Ruscus aculeatus Herbal Extract, Box Holly, Fragon, Jews Myrtle, Knee Holly, Pettigree, Sweet Broom 5 out of 5 stars (3.3k) Sale Price 14.40 14.40 16.00 Original Price 16.00.
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