Origin and history
Butcher's broom, also known as prickly holly , is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean basin. Used since antiquity, it was already known to the Greeks and Romans for its beneficial effects on blood circulation and leg comfort. Its Latin name, Ruscus, derives from an ancient word for broom, as its branches were once used to make household brooms. Today, butcher's broom is an essential plant in herbal medicine for supporting venous and lymphatic circulation .