PDR for Herbal Medicines

132/BURR MARIGOLD PDR FOR HERBAL MEDICINES

LITERATURE

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Further information in:

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L. grown in Egypt. Acta Pharm Hung, 62:317-23, 1991.

Brandao MG et al., Antimalarial activity of extracts and

fractions from Bidens pilosa and other Bidens species

(Asteraceae) correlated with the presence of acetylene and

flavonoid compounds. J Ethnopharmacol, 57:131-8, 1997.

de Tommasi N, Pizza C, Aquino R, Cumanda J, Mahmood N,

Flavonol and chalcone ester glycosides from Bidens leucantha. J

Nat Prod, 60:270-3, 1997 Mar

Geissberger P, Sequin U, Constituents of Bidens pilosa L.: do

the components found so far explain the use of this plant in

traditional medicine? Acta Trop, 57:251-61, 1991.

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medicinal plants for prostaglandin-synthesis inhibitors. J

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Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 4. Aufl., Bde. 1-8, Springer Verlag

Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1969.

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fraction of Bidens aurea on chronic gastric lesion in rat. Role

of angiogenesis and neutrophil inhibition. Z Naturforsch C ,

51:570-7, 1996.

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information in: Kern, W.; List, P.H.; Horhammer, L. (Ed.):

Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis. 4. Aufl., Bde.

1-8, Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York 1969.

Butcher's Broom

Ruscus aculeatus

TRADE NAMES
Butcher's Broom (available from numerous manufactures),
Butcher's Broom Root, Curcu Capsules

DESCRIPTION
Medicinal Parts: The medicinal parts are the herb and the
rhizome.

Flower and Fruit: The small greenish white flowers are

solitary or in a few clusters and grow from the middle of the

leaves. They are dioecious. The corolla is deeply divided into

6 segments. In one variety the stamens are fused at the base.

In fertile varieties the style is surrounded by a honey gland.

The fertile flowers develop into cherry-sized, scarlet berries,

which ripen in September and remain on the tree all winter.

Leaves, Stem and Root: The plant is a perennial evergreen

subshrub that grows 20 to 80 cm high. The stems are erect,

woody and heavily branched. The leaves are small, brown-

membranous, triangular to lanceolate, and scale-like. The

phylloclades (short shoots spread like leaves) are oblong,

stiff, double-rowed, up to 2.5 cm long and terminate in a

sharp tip.

Habitat: The plant is indigenous to almost all of Europe,

western Asia and North Africa.

Production: Butcher's Broom consists of the dried rhizome

and root of Ruscus aculeatus.

Other Names: Kneeholm, Pettigree, Sweet Broom, Knee

Holly, Jew's Myrtle

ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY

COMPOUNDS

Steroid saponins (4-6%): chief components, ruscine, rusco-

side, aglycones neoruscogenin, ruscogenin

Benzofuranes: euparone, ruscodibenzofurane

EFFECTS

In animal tests, there was an increase in venous tone and an

electrolyte-like reaction on the cell wall of capillaries.

Butcher's Broom is antiphlogistic and diuretic.

The herb is used as supportive therapy for discomfort of

chronic venous insufficiency, such as pain and heaviness, as

well as cramps in the legs, itching, and swelling. Butcher's

Broom also is used as therapy for hemorrhoid complaints,

such as itching and burning.

PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS

No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction

with the proper administration of designated therapeutic

dosages. Stomach complaints and queasiness can occur in

rare cases.

DOSAGE

Mode of Administration: Extracts and their preparations for

internal use.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Approved by Commission E:

• Hemorrhoids


• Venous conditions