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Butcher's broom

Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus) is a small evergreen shrub of the asparagus family from Europe and the Mediterranean. Its rhizome contains saponins called ruscogenins.

Also listed as Jew's Myrtle, Knee Holly, Kneeholm, Pettigree

CardiovascularLongevity

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Blood pressureCardiovascularSmallCNo linked study
Oxidative stressLongevitySmallCNo linked study
Cellular health & agingLongevityNo effectFNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Cardiovascular23.6%
Essential Health22.5%
Longevity11.1%
Immune Support8.3%
Gut Health6.9%
Energy5.8%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Butcher's broom nutrient profile