Butcher’s broom, which goes by the scientific name Ruscus aculeatus is a small evergreen plant, native to Western Europe. Known for its tough branches, it was believed that butchers would bundle their branches to sweep off hard-chopped blocks of meat, hence the uncanny name. The herb extracts have been used in herbal medicine for thousands of years. Its root as well as its rootstock are prized in holistic medicine forms as they contain various active compounds, including flavonoids and many other antioxidants. It promises several health benefits besides proving beneficial against improper blood circulation.