butcher's broom

Names

Common Names

• Butcher's-Broom
• box-holly

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ruscus aculeatus var. laxus
• Ruscus laxus
• Ruscus ponticus
• Ruscus parasiticus
• Ruscus aculeatus var. angustifolius
• Ruscus aculeatus f. pumilus
• Ruscus dumosus
• Ruscus aculeatus subsp. laxus
• Ruscus aculeatus subsp. ponticus
• Ruscus flexuosus
• Oxymyrsine pungens

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Ruscus aculeatus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling into the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asparagaceae and is categorized under the genus Ruscus.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also found within the borders of Germany. Additionally, its distribution extends to the landscapes of Hungary. Finally, the plant completes its documented range in Switzerland.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Ruscus aculeatus has 61 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ruscogenin, Neoruscogenin, CHRYSOPHANIC ACID, Flavonoids, Saponins.

Ruscogenin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB
3. Planta medica
4. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
5. Die Pharmazie

Neoruscogenin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Planta medica
3. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

CHRYSOPHANIC ACID

1. Dr. Duke
2. Lloydia

Flavonoids

1. Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.)
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Saponins

1. Dr. Duke
2. Phytochemistry

ascorbic acid

1. Dr. Duke
2. Drugs under experimental and clinical research

ALUMINUM

1. Dr. Duke

Aculeoside A

1. Dr. Duke

Ash

1. Dr. Duke

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Ruscus aculeatus has 408 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Venotonic, 5-HT-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, Absorbent.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Ruscus aculeatus has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hemorrhoids, orthostatic hypotension, varicose veins, venous insufficiency, cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations