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Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, leg swelling and heaviness.Based on those ingredients, 158 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Butcher's Broom Root Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: butcher's broom root extract. Butcher's broom has been used traditionally for circulation and vein problems.

The extract is suspended in a liquid base of glycerin and water, with no alcohol despite the name.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Circulation and vein health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Varicose veins, Hemorrhoids, leg swelling, venous insufficiency.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Butcher's Broom is rated "Possibly Effective" for Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Butcher's Broom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hemorrhoids, Varicose veins.

Butcher's broom is possibly effective for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) — a condition where damaged leg veins don't send blood back to your heart efficiently, causing pain and swelling. For other uses listed on this product — diabetic retinopathy, hemorrhoids, orthostatic hypotension (dizziness when standing), and lymphedema — the evidence is insufficient to rate whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Butcher's Broom

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Butcher's broom is generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, though long-term safety data is limited. The most common side effects are digestive: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia (indigestion), heartburn, and gastritis.

One patient taking the supplement orally developed severe vomiting and diarrhea that led to hospitalization with dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Do not use during pregnancy — safety has not been established.

Avoid it while breastfeeding as well, since there isn't enough safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Butcher's Broom

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Butcher's Broom.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 158 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, double-check any alpha-adrenergic agonists you're on (decongestants, cold medicines with pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine) — butcher's broom may increase their effects and side effects (Moderate severity). Also check alpha-adrenergic antagonists like doxazosin or terazosin for blood pressure or prostate — butcher's broom might weaken them (Moderate severity).

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you have chronic venous insufficiency and your doctor or pharmacist agrees, butcher's broom may be worth trying. But if you take any medications for blood pressure, heart rhythm, or decongestants, check with us first — interactions are possible.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip this one.

And if you develop nausea, vomiting, or severe diarrhea, stop and call your pharmacist.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7386004890926
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 324018
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
7386004890926
IngredientAmount% DV
Butcher's Broom Root Extract, Dry1156 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

No alcohol (ethyl), artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Ruscus aculeatus

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

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Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra label

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Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Butcher's Broom Root Extract, Dry

Interacts with
158 drugs
1156 mg per serving Form: Ruscus aculeatus Root Extract, Dry

Butcher's broom is a plant extract most often used for circulation problems in the legs, such as chronic venous insufficiency, where some evidence sug...

Butcher's Broom Root Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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158Drugs
158 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Butcher's Broom Root Extract, Dry 158

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free interact with 158 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Butcher's Broom Root Extract, Dry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Butcher's Broom Root Extract, Dry2 drug types · 158 drugs

Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists

Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Animal and in vitro studies show that butcher's broom has alpha-adrenergic agonist effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Alpha-Adrenergic Antagonists

Theoretically, butcher's broom might reduce the effects of alpha-adrenergic antagonists.
Animal and in vitro studies show that butcher's broom has alpha-adrenergic agonist effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Butcher's Broom Root Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free has a known interaction with 158 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is butcher's broom and what is it used for?
Butcher's broom is a plant extract used traditionally to support circulation and vein health. In our data, there's possibly reliable evidence it may help with chronic venous insufficiency — a condition where leg veins don't pump blood back to the heart efficiently. For other conditions it's marketed for, like hemorrhoids or retinopathy, the evidence isn't solid enough yet to say.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data says to avoid it during pregnancy because safety hasn't been established. You should also avoid it while breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety information. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives if you need support during pregnancy or lactation.
What side effects might I get?
The most common are digestive issues: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, and gastritis. Most people tolerate it fine short-term, but one person who took it developed severe vomiting and diarrhea bad enough to need hospitalization. Stop and call us if you develop severe symptoms.
Does it interact with cold medicine or decongestants?
Yes — butcher's broom may amplify the effects of decongestants and cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine. This is a Moderate-severity concern, so check with your pharmacist before combining them.
Can I take this with blood pressure medication?
It depends on your specific drug. If you take an alpha-adrenergic antagonist like doxazosin or terazosin, butcher's broom might weaken its effect — a Moderate concern. Use the medication checker on this page to search your exact medication before you start.
How long is it safe to take this?
The evidence we have is for short-term use in healthy adults. Long-term safety isn't well studied, so talk to your pharmacist about how long you should take it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Butcher's Broom

Interacts with 158 drugs

Butcher's broom is a plant extract most often used for circulation problems in the legs, such as chronic venous insufficiency, where some evidence suggests it may help reduce swelling and di...

Read the full Butcher's Broom monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Butcher's Broom Alcohol Free's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Butcher's Broom 8 references
  1. Beltramino R, Penenory A, Buceta AM. An open-label, randomized multicenter study comparing the efficacy and safety of Cyclo 3 Fort versus hydroxyethyl rutoside in chronic venous lymphatic insufficiency. Angiology 2000;51:535-44.. PubMed
  2. Redman DA. Ruscus aculeatus (butcher's broom) as a potential treatment for orthostatic hypotension, with a case report. J Altern Complement Med 2000;6:539-49..
  3. Landa, N., Aguirre, A., Goday, J., Raton, J. A., and Diaz-Perez, J. L. Allergic contact dermatitis from a vasoconstrictor cream. Contact Dermatitis 1990;22(5):290-291. PubMed
  4. Cluzan, R. V., Alliot, F., Ghabboun, S., and Pascot, M. Treatment of secondary lymphedema of the upper limb with CYCLO 3 FORT. Lymphology 1996;29(1):29-35.
  5. Parrado F, Buzzi A. A study of the efficacy and tolerability of a preparation containing Ruscus aculeatus in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs. Clin Drug Invest 1999;18(4):255-61. DOI
  6. Sadarmin PP, Timperley J. An unusual case of Butcher's Broom precipitating diabetic ketoacidosis. J Emerg Med 2013;45(3):e63-e65. PubMed
  7. Ramirez-Hernandez M, Garcia-Selles J, Merida-Fernandez C, Martinez-Escribano JA. Allergic contact dermatitis to ruscogenins. Contact Dermatitis 2006;54(1):60. PubMed
  8. European Medicines Agency. Assessment report on Ruscus Aculeatus L rhizome. EMEA/HMPC/261939/2007. London, September 4, 2008. Available at: http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Herbal_-_HMPC_assessment_report/2009/12/WC500018288.pdf. Acces

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