Ruscus aculeatus, also known as butcher’s broom, is a low evergreen shrub that is very similar to the asparagus plant. Butcher’s broom root extract has several folk uses, for example, as a laxative, diuretic, and circulation booster. Current medical research suggests that this extract may be able to improve health conditions such as chronic venous insufficiency and orthostatic hypotension due to its pro-circulation benefits.