Introducing Nature's Sunshine Butcher's Broom;

Butcher’s Broom contains important flavonoids (natural substances that strengthen capillary walls) such as rutin. It also contains saponins, which offer a variety of circulatory benefits.

 Once used by butchers to clean their cutting boards, Butcher’s Broom has a long history of use in many cultures. It is a member of the lily family and native to southern and western Europe and the southern U.S.A. In folk history, the herb was taken to nutritionally support the circulatory system. Butcher’s Broom contains important flavonoids (natural substances which strengthen capillary walls) such as rutin. It is a good source of iron and silicon. It also contains glycolic acid, which is found in parsley and juniper berries.

 Butcher’s Brom has been listed in Materia Medica since at least the 14th century. It has  been listed as an approved therapeutic agent in  the official European Pharmaceutical Codex. Butcher's broom continued to appear in medical codices of France, Germany and Italy until  the early twentieth century. In recent years, Butcher’s Broom has risen to prominence in European medical care as a primary treatment for  vascular disorders of all kinds. Butcher’s Broom is a particularly good herb for people who are on their feet most of the day and experience swelling at night;

Benefits of Nature's Sunshine Butcher's Broom :

• Supports the circulatory system 

 Points of Interest

1. Traditionally used for inflammation and disorders of the circulatory system, including varicose veins.
2. Dioscoredes used it as a laxative and diuretic. 
3. In Europe, where it has been used for over 2000 years, herbalists recommend Butcher’s Broom for a variety of ailments, including broken bones. 
4. In the Middle Ages, it became popular for treating "heaviness in the legs". Other indications for butcher’s broom in folk medicine include jaundice, headache, menstrual pain, and chest ailments. 
5.  Improves circulation in hands and feet. Several human studies have lent support for using Butcher's Broom in treating venous insufficiency. 
6. Helps reduce edema in legs and feet.
7. May help soothe the swelling and pain of rheumatoid arthritis. The anti-inflammatory effects of the herb are evidenced by the herbs use in treating hemorrhoids and as an adjunct for IUD implantation.
8. May help treat venous problems such as hemorrhoids and varicose veins.
9. Constricts and strengthens veins.
   

 These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease;