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Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Way

Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg 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 Root 720 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way 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. 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 Root 720 mg by Nature's Way

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 at 720 mg per capsule. Butcher's broom is a plant extract traditionally used for vein and circulation health.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — hypromellose, cellulose, and magnesium stearate — which are standard binders and flow agents.

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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Butcher's Broom's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Butcher's Broom for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Butcher's broom is possibly effective for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition where damaged veins in the legs struggle to return blood to the heart. For other uses listed — diabetic retinopathy, hemorrhoids, orthostatic hypotension (dizziness on standing), and lymphedema — we don't have enough reliable evidence in our data 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 most healthy adults, but long-term safety data is limited. The most common side effects from oral use are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, and stomach inflammation.

In rare cases, these effects have been severe enough to require hospitalization. Safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

There isn't enough information to know it's safe in either situation.

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 (like phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine in decongestants) and alpha-adrenergic antagonists (like doxazosin or terazosin for blood pressure or urinary symptoms). Both interactions are Moderate severity.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Butcher's broom may help with chronic venous insufficiency, but it can interact with blood pressure and decongestant medications. If you take any drugs for high blood pressure, urinary symptoms, or use over-the-counter decongestants, check with your pharmacist before starting.

It's not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

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 Mar 25, 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 Root 720 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Way
Barcode (UPC) 033674112502
Net contents 100 Vegan Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2025
DSLD ID 327889
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg by Nature's Way, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
033674112502
IngredientAmount% DV
Butcher's Broom720 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Formula

Traditional herb with 720 mg butcher's broom root per 2-capsule serving

Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg per 2-capsule serving Traditional herb

Formulation

Native to Mediterranean Europe and Africa Botanicals are sourced where they grow best Made with the quality you trust

Bottled and tested in the USA

Vegan Gelatin free

Plant powered

Vegan Gelatin free Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Gluten free. No wheat, corn, soy, dairy, gelatin, or artificial colors or flavors.

General Statements

Explore more products at naturesway.com

Bottle made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2024 Nature's Way Brands, LLC

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendation: Adults take 2 capsules daily.

Precautions

Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, have a kidney disorder, or are taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperatures. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.

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Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg by Nature's Way label

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Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg by Nature's Way

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Butcher's Broom

Interacts with
158 drugs
720 mg per serving

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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

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158Drugs
158 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg interact with 158 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Butcher's Broom

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg 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 Broom2 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 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg, from the product label.

Nature's Way

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Name
Nature's Way Brands, LLC
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
1-800-962-8873
Web Address
naturesway.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg by Nature's Way: Common Questions

Does Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg by Nature's Way interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg 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 Root 720 mg 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 used for?
Butcher's broom is possibly effective for chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where veins in the legs don't return blood well. For other uses like hemorrhoids or diabetic eye problems, we don't yet have enough evidence to say whether it works.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Safety data advises against using butcher's broom during pregnancy. If you're breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best to avoid it. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
What side effects might I experience?
The most common oral side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, and stomach inflammation. These are usually mild and short-term, though in rare cases they've been severe. Stop and contact your pharmacist or doctor if you notice persistent stomach upset.
How long is it safe to take butcher's broom?
Short-term use in healthy adults is generally well tolerated, but we don't have much data on long-term safety. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you're thinking of taking it for more than a few weeks.
Does this product have any fillers?
The capsule contains three inactive ingredients — hypromellose, cellulose, and magnesium stearate — which are standard binders and flow agents. The active ingredient is butcher's broom root at 720 mg.

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The Full Monographs Behind Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg’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...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Butcher's Broom Root 720 mg'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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