Butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus) is a proven natural hemorrhoid treatment; which is popular in Europe. Research has proven that about 7 days of taking this herb is all that is needed to see a benefit for hemorrhoidal problems. This therapeutic ability is probably due to the herb’s efficacy in helping with vein function by reducing inflammation, constricting veins, and helping blood to flow through the veins.
The renowned Dr. James A. Duke (see more about Dr. Duke at USDA.gov), in his book The Green Pharmacy,(source 1) recommends butcher’s broom as a hemorrhoid treatment. Dr. Duke states that this herb has a long history of use for venous problems like hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Dr. Duke says one of the reasons this herb works is due to the phytochemicals (plant chemicals) ruscogenins. Ruscogenins have anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive action.
A 2002 study entitled "Butcher’s Broom: Herb’s Potentials Too-Often Swept Under the Rug" in Alternative & Complementary Therapies(source 2) discussed using this herb for hemorrhoids. The study relates that butcher’s broom is a fairly well established treatment for hemorrhoids; and, the herb has been approved by the German Commission E (an advisory board for the German government on herbs used in traditional, folk and herbal medicine) for this purpose. Since the herb is vasoconstrictive, it may be most effective for people whose hemorrhoids are caused by venous congestion.
It appears that many studies use a combination of hesperidin methyl chalcone and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) along with butcher’s broom extract. One product that has this mixture, often used in research, is Cyclo 3 Fort®. Studies that deal solely with butcher’s broom extract for vein issues may still be limited.
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Research on Butcher’s Broom for Hemorrhoids
In a 1999 open label multicenter study published in Phlebologie(source 3) analyzed the effects of a supplement containing butcher’s broom called Cyclo 3 Fort® on hemorrhoids. Cyclo 3 Fort® contains a root extract of butcher’s broom (150 mg per capsule), hesperidin methyl chalcone (150 mg) and ascorbic acid (100 mg).
The study was done on 124 patients, and they took 6 capsules of Cyclo 3 Fort® per day for 3 days, and afterward lowered the dose to 4 capsules per day. Statistically significant improvement in hemorrhoid symptoms was demonstrated after 7 days of treatment.
Of the patients in the study, 69% of these patients rated butcher’s broom as performing good or excellent. Of the physicians performing the treatment, 75% of them also rated the herb’s performance in a similar way. Concerning safety, 92% of the physicians evaluated the herb as well tolerated and safe.
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Butcher’s Broom Supports Vein Health
Hemorrhoids are simply varicose veins of the rectum occurring somewhere around the anal canal. They are normally asymptomatic (without causing any symptoms), they can happen at any age, and both males and females get them. Hemorrhoids are more common during pregnancy and the postpartum period.(source 4)
Varicose veins form from a dysfunction of connective tissue in vein walls that impairs their capacity to swell as a result of pressure from inside. This eventually causes the valves in the veins to not work right, causing the backflow of blood. The increased pressure on vein walls of veins that are venules (a very small vein, especially one collecting blood from the capillaries), or are related to venules, can help cause leakage and edema (swelling).(source 5)
Chronic Venous Insufficiency & Varicose Veins
According to a StatPearls article on the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s website,(source 6) varicose veins are usually caused by a common condition known as chronic venous insufficiency (venous reflux). This condition can also cause reticular veins (smaller than varicose veins and may have a ropy appearance), and telangiectasias (i.e., spider veins, these are dilated venules or arterioles which are small superficial veins).
Chronic venous insufficiency results from the failure of valves in the saphenous veins (relating to or denoting either of the two large superficial veins in the leg). This failure causes the blood to flow backwards and pool. The symptoms that occur from this include visible, dilated veins at the surface of the skin (varicose veins, reticular veins, and telangiectasias), edema (swelling), heaviness, aching, skin discoloration, and possible ulcer formation.(source 6)
Better Vein Function Helps Hemorrhoids
Phlebotonics are a class of drugs that do not have a precise mechanism of action, but they help to increase lymphatic drainage, improve venous tone, and stabilize capillary permeability. They are used to treat chronic venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids. Numerous trials suggest that there is a possible benefit these drugs can have on hemorrhoids.(source 7)
According to a 2013 study in Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy,(source 8) phlebotonics are a possible treatment option for hemorrhoids.
The study says the idea behind using such drugs is the hope of affecting the vascular aspect of hemorrhoids with engorged and inflamed micro-circulation. These drugs attempt to help get the hemorrhoids back to a normal condition in less severe cases; or, just improving vein blood flow in more advanced cases.
Because phlebotonics can help with chronic venous insufficiency, these drugs have often been prescribed to treat hemorrhoids. Most of these types of drugs are made from plant extracts. Studies have proven that such drugs can help reduce hemorrhoid bleeding.
Concerning patients that have gone through a hemorrhoidectomy, 3 trials reported that these vasoactive drugs helped improve itch, pain management, reduced bleeding risk, lessen tenesmus (feeling like you have to poop, even though your bowels are already empty), and shortened the healing time after diathermic hemorrhoidectomy.
How Butcher’s Broom Helps the Veins
A 2017 study in International Angiology(source 9) discussed how butcher’s broom extract (Ruscus extract) would help with chronic venous disease (CVD; It is important to note that chronic venous insufficiency is a term referring to the more advanced stages of chronic venous disease(source 10)).
The study was based upon the conference "The place of Ruscus extract, hesperidin methyl chalcone, and vitamin C in the management of CVD," held at the Annual Meeting of the European Venous Forum in July of 2016 in London, England.
The study states the pharmacological (uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs) and clinical effects of using Ruscus extract, hesperidin methyl chalcone, and vitamin C (Ruscus/HMC/VitC) have been extensively studied since the 1960s.
Studies regarding Ruscus extracts’s molecular, biochemical, and physiologic actions have demonstrated it acts in three ways: on the veins, capillaries, and lymphatic vessels. Additionally, ruscus is also an anti-inflammatory.
Several in vitro (in a test environment) studies have shown Ruscus extract improves venous tone. The ability to constrict the venuels, but not arterioles (a small branch of an artery leading into capillaries), was seen in a hamster cheek pouch. Additionally, when testing the individual components of Ruscus/HMC/VitC on dilated veins, it was shown that Ruscus reduced vein dilation by 50%.
The study reviewing the symposium concluded by stating:
Reduction of both the symptoms and signs of CVD has been demonstrated in several clinical studies, while two meta-analyses have confirmed that Ruscus/HMC/VitC significantly improved several symptoms and decreased ankle edema in comparison to placebo. Therefore, the conclusion, in anticipation of the revision of the guidelines on [venoactive drugs] planned for the coming year, was that the evidence for the efficacy of Cyclo 3 Fort deserves a Grade A level.
International Angiology [36.1 (2017): 31-41]
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Another 2017 review study in International Angiology(source 11) looked at 10 trials involving 719 patients using butchers broom extract (Ruscus extract) and its effects on CVD. The study found the risk ratio (RR; a way to compare the risks for two groups) and standard mean difference (SMD) of patients taking Ruscus extract / products containing Rusus extract.
The study concluded that based on high quality evidence, butcher’s broom extracts are highly effective in reducing edema and symptoms in patients with CVD. The study calculated the following statistics:
For quantitative analysis, Ruscus compared to placebo:
- 60% less risk for leg pain (RR = 0.35)
- 74% less risk for heaviness (RR = 0.26)
- 47% less risk for swelling (RR = 0.53)
- 73% less risk for paresthesia (burning or prickling sensations) (RR = 0.27)
- 59% less risk for total number of venous symptoms (RR = 0.41)
Ruscus extract compared to placebo, evaluated as a continuous variable had the following results:
- Reduced pain (SMD of -0.80)
- Reduced heaviness (SMD of -1.23)
- Reduced fatigue (SMD of -1.16)
- Reduced feeling of swelling (SMD of -2.27)
- Reduced paresthesia (SMD of -0.86)
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Ruscogenin in Butcher’s Broom is Anti-Inflammatory
A 2018 study in Journal of Chemical Metrology(source 12) determined the ruscogenin content in butcher’s broom rhizomes (rootstalks).
The study took butcher’s broom rhizomes from 18 different locations in the Marmara region of Turkey. These rhizomes were tested for ruscogenin content. The study found the ruscogenin content ranged from 0.505% to about 1.50%. Seven of these rhizome samples had ruscogenin content over 1.0%.
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A 2008 study in the Journal of Pharmacological Sciences(source 13) analyzed the anti-inflammatory activity of ruscogenin. The study reports that ruscogenin was first isolated from butcher’s broom and this compound has anti-inflammatory activity. Ruscogenin is also an anti-elastase (elastase is an enzyme with a primary role of breaking down the protein elastin, which gives elasticity to connective tissue(source 14)), reduces capillary permeability, and has been a popular treatment for chronic venous insufficiency and vasculitis in Europe for over 40 years.
As a result of the efficacy of ruscogenin, it should be a reason why butcher’s broom is a good choice for a natural hemorrhoid treatment.
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Butcher’s Broom Dosage for Hemorrhoids
Many clinical studies using this herb use 150 mg doses of butcher’s broom 3 times per day with food. The dosage for a typical alcoholic tincture is 30 to 60 drops (1.5 to 3 mL) 3 times a day.(source 3)
Dr. James A. Duke recommended taking 5 rounded teaspoons of root in a cup of boiling water for internal consumption; and, you can sweeten it with honey. Dr. Duke suggested for topical application of this herb, that he would apply a tincture made with alcohol.(source 1)
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