NatroVital Butchers Broom

NatroVital Wildcrafted Butcher’s Broom - 100ml Alcohol-Free Tincture

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• Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) is a traditional Western herb best known for its use where circulation through the veins has become sluggish, particularly in the legs. Herbalists have long used the root to support healthy venous circulation, vein tone and the return of blood from the lower legs.

  This makes Butcher’s Broom particularly relevant when the legs feel heavy, tired or uncomfortable after long periods of standing or sitting. It has also traditionally been used for haemorrhoids, helping support the tone of the swollen veins and improve venous return from the area.

  Energetic qualities: In Western herbal tradition, Butcher’s Broom is considered drying, astringent and moving. These qualities fit particularly well where there is sluggish circulation, tissue congestion or a tendency for fluid to accumulate in the lower legs.

  NatroVital Butcher’s Broom is made from wildcrafted Butcher’s Broom root, harvested from plants growing naturally rather than commercially cultivated crops. We then produce a concentrated liquid herbal extract and remove the alcohol after extraction, giving you the benefits of a traditional liquid tincture in a completely alcohol-free finished product.

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• NatroVital Butcher’s Broom Ingredients

  Each 1mL serve contains:

  • Wildcrafted Butcher’s Broom Root (Ruscus aculeatus) 500mg

  Bottle Size: 100mL liquid extract

  Our Commitment to Purity – Excipients in Butcher’s Broom

  NatroVital Butcher’s Broom contains only wildcrafted Butcher’s Broom root extract in a base of vegetable glycerine and purified, chlorine- and fluoride-free Grander water. That’s it. No alcohol in the finished product, no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners, and no unnecessary additives.

  • Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly: Free from all animal-derived ingredients, dairy and eggs — ideal for plant-based lifestyles.
  • Pure and Alcohol-Free: Contains no alcohol in the finished product, fillers, colours, preservatives, flavours, sweeteners, binders or unnecessary excipients.
  • Allergy-Friendly: Made without gluten, lactose, soy, yeast, corn, nuts, seafood or common allergens.

  Want to know more about excipients?
  Discover why we avoid them and what really goes into most supplements in our latest blog: The Truth About Excipients — What’s Really in Your Supplements.

  How NatroVital Butcher’s Broom is Made

  We begin with wildcrafted Butcher’s Broom root and use an alcohol extraction process to draw out the naturally occurring compounds held within the plant, including the ruscogenins for which Butcher’s Broom is particularly well known.

  Once extraction is complete, the alcohol is gently removed under vacuum at low temperatures. The concentrated herbal extract is then blended with vegetable glycerine and purified Grander water, producing a premium-quality alcohol-free liquid extract.

  This process allows us to work with the whole root and extract its naturally occurring range of plant compounds rather than relying on powdered herb or an isolated ingredient.

  Unlike tablets and capsules containing bulk dried plant material, our liquid herbal extracts already contain the compounds drawn from the herb during extraction. This gives you a concentrated, easy-to-take form without synthetic binders, fillers, coatings or unnecessary additives.

  Locally Made with Integrity: Every bottle of NatroVital Butcher’s Broom is proudly made here in Australia in small batches. As a small, independently owned business, we remain closely involved in the herbs we source, the way they are extracted and what goes into every finished bottle.

  Still have questions?

  Read our Frequently Asked Questions for dosage information, common combinations and answers to the questions we're most often asked in clinic.

• ◄What is the recommended dosage for NatroVital Butcher’s Broom?

  The daily adult dose is 5 mL, divided into two serves of 2.5 mL — one in the morning and one in the evening. One mL is approximately 20 drops. Add each dose to a small glass of water or juice, drink immediately, and swirl the glass to ensure any remaining liquid is also consumed. Dosages may vary depending on individual needs and practitioner guidance.

  ▼What We Often Combine with NatroVital Butcher’s Broom in Clinic

  Butcher’s Broom can be combined with other NatroVital herbs depending on the area being supported:

  • When support for small blood vessels and capillaries is also required: Bilberry.
  • For heavier, tired or swollen legs where greater vein support is needed: we often combine Butcher’s Broom with Horse Chestnut for a more comprehensive approach to supporting venous circulation and vein tone.
  • When broader peripheral circulation support is required: Ginkgo Biloba.
  • When broader cardiovascular and circulatory support is required: Hawthorn Berry.

  The most suitable combination depends on why Butcher’s Broom is being used and the type of circulatory support required.

  ◄Why is Butcher’s Broom so often used for leg circulation?

  The veins in your legs have the difficult job of moving blood back upwards towards the heart against gravity. Normally, every time you walk or move your legs, the muscles contract and help squeeze blood through the veins. When you spend long periods sitting or standing with very little movement, this natural pumping action is reduced and blood can begin to pool in the lower legs, leaving them feeling heavy, tired, swollen or uncomfortable.

  This is where Butcher’s Broom really stands out. Rather than simply encouraging more blood flow, it has traditionally been used to support the tone of the veins themselves, helping them move blood more effectively out of the lower legs and reducing the tendency for blood to pool. This makes it particularly useful for people whose legs become heavy, puffy, achy or tired as the day goes on.

  ◄What does wildcrafted Butcher’s Broom mean?

  Wildcrafted means the Butcher’s Broom we use has been harvested from plants growing naturally in the wild rather than from a commercially cultivated crop.

  For us, the quality of the starting herb matters. We want to begin with genuine medicinal plant material and then use our own extraction process to produce the concentrated liquid extract that goes into each bottle.

  ▼Why choose NatroVital over other supplement brands?

  NatroVital is a proudly Australian-owned and operated company founded by Greg Newson — a qualified naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist with over 20 years of clinical experience. Our range was created to deliver clean, practitioner-grade formulas without synthetic binders, fillers, flavours or unnecessary additives.

  At NatroVital, what’s left out is just as important as what goes in. Every product, including Butcher’s Broom, is crafted without alcohol in the finished product, preservatives or artificial ingredients — only pure herbal extracts in a base of vegetable glycerine and purified Grander water.

  All NatroVital products are produced in small batches at our Australian facility. As a family-run business, we’re closely involved in every stage, from selecting the herbs through to producing the finished extract.

  ◄Is NatroVital Butcher’s Broom formulated with any preservatives or artificial ingredients?

  No. NatroVital Butcher’s Broom contains wildcrafted Butcher’s Broom root extract in vegetable glycerine and purified Grander water. It does not contain alcohol in the finished product, artificial flavours, colourings, sweeteners or preservatives. It is also free from animal products, dairy, gluten, wheat, soy, nuts, yeast, corn and other common allergens.

  ◄Is NatroVital Butcher’s Broom suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians?

  Yes. NatroVital Butcher’s Broom is suitable for both Vegans and Vegetarians as it contains no animal-derived ingredients and is made solely from plant-based ingredients.

  ◄Are there any contraindications for using NatroVital Butcher’s Broom?

  Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) is generally considered well tolerated when used within normal herbal dosages.

  Medications: There are currently no known interactions between Butcher’s Broom and medications.

  Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There is insufficient information regarding the use of concentrated Butcher’s Broom extracts during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so use during these times is not recommended unless advised by a healthcare practitioner.

  Occasionally, sensitive individuals may experience digestive upset. If this occurs, reduce the dosage or discontinue use.