Latin Name: Ruscus aculeatus
Alternate Names: Box Holly, Kneeholm, Kneeholy, Sweet Broom, Pettigree, Jews Myrtle
Family: LILIACEAE
Parts Used: Rhizome, above ground portion.
Properties: Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Vasoconstrictor.
Internal Uses: Capillary Weakness, Chilblains, Diabetic Retinopathy, Dysmenorrhea, Edema, Frostbite, Gout, Hot Flashes, Jaundice, Phlebitis, Retinal Bleeding, Varicose Veins
Internal Applications: Tea, Tincture, Capsules.
Topical Uses: Hemorrhoids, Varicose Veins
Topical Applications: Ointment or [...]