Origin and history
Butcher's broom, also known as spiny butcher's broom, is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean basin. Used since ancient times, it was already known to the Greeks and Romans for its benefits on blood circulation and leg comfort. Its Latin name Ruscus derives from an ancient word meaning 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.