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Ruscus Aculeatus

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Butchers Broom
A shrub native to the Mediterranean rim whose the roots and rhizomes contain neuroscogenin and ruscogenin; it is astringent, diuretic, and laxative, and has been used internally or topically for haemorrhoids, rectal inflammation, and varicose veins

Ruscus aculeatus,
n See broom, butcher's.


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com Drenalip INCI name: Propanediol, water (aqua), ruscus aculeatus root extract, citrus medica limonum peel extract, solidago virgaurea extract, astragalus membranaceus root extract Suggested use levels: 2-3% Applications: Anti-cellulite formulations Comments: A cosmetic active ingredient effective in the treatment of cellulite, Drenalip is a complex of four vegetal origin ingredients: astragalus, butchers broom, lemon and goldenrod.
Its scientific name, however, is Ruscus aculeatus and it belongs to the lily family of plants.
Good shrubs for shade include the spotted laurel, Aucuba japonica, Berberis linearifolia, a tough evergreen barberry with orange spring flowers and purple berries, Viburnum tinus, an evergreen with clusters of white winter flowers, and butcher's broom, Ruscus aculeatus, a 30cm (1ft) shrub with insignificant flowers but red berries on female bushes in autumn, and, for partial shade, Choisya ternata, the Mexican orange blossom, with glossy leaves and white flowers.
 
 
 
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