Overview

What is butcher’s broom?

What are butcher’s broom’s main benefits?

How does butcher’s broom work?

Dosage Information

Formulation:

Butcher's broom is most commonly sold as a standardized extract in capsules, though it’s also sometimes available as a liquid extract.

Range of dosages studied:

72 to 75 mg daily.

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Examine Database: Butcher's Broom

Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Type 2 Diabetes	7 outcomes		2 Studies
Chronic Venous Insufficiency	3 outcomes		1 Study

Type 2 Diabetes

7 outcomes

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

3 outcomes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has butcher’s broom been studied in combination with other ingredients?

What are other names for Butcher's Broom?

Update History

June 24, 2025

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Research written by

Louie Neri

Edited by

Conni Covington

Reviewed by

Giulia Guerrini

Research Breakdown

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Effect	Details
^[4]^[5]	Route: Oral Notes: Diarrhea, abdominal pain or discomfort, and heartburn have been reported when supplements containing butcher’s broom and other extracts (e.g., hesperidin) were taken orally. In some studies, these side effects were also reported with a placebo. Additionally, because some studies used a combination product containing other ingredients, the gastrointestinal symptoms may not be directly attributable to butcher’s broom.
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Agent	Effect	Level of Evidence	Level of Severity
	Butcher’s broom is an alpha-adrenergic agonist, causing vasoconstriction (tightening) of the blood vessels. When used with other alpha-adrenergic agonists, this effect may be enhanced. However, this is largely theoretical and based on the mechanism of action of butcher’s broom,^[8] and not based on direct evidence of interaction with alpha-adrenergic agonist drugs.	Level of Evidence: Theoretical	Level of Severity: Unknown
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Effect	Details
^[4]^[5]	Route: Oral Notes: Diarrhea, abdominal pain or discomfort, and heartburn have been reported when supplements containing butcher’s broom and other extracts (e.g., hesperidin) were taken orally. In some studies, these side effects were also reported with a placebo. Additionally, because some studies used a combination product containing other ingredients, the gastrointestinal symptoms may not be directly attributable to butcher’s broom.
Full safety information is available to Examine Pro members. Try free for 14 days.

Agent	Effect	Level of Evidence	Level of Severity
	Butcher’s broom is an alpha-adrenergic agonist, causing vasoconstriction (tightening) of the blood vessels. When used with other alpha-adrenergic agonists, this effect may be enhanced. However, this is largely theoretical and based on the mechanism of action of butcher’s broom,^[8] and not based on direct evidence of interaction with alpha-adrenergic agonist drugs.	Level of Evidence: Theoretical	Level of Severity: Unknown
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Butcher's Broom

Overview

What is butcher’s broom?

What are butcher’s broom’s main benefits?

How does butcher’s broom work?

Dosage Information

Formulation:

Range of dosages studied:

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Examine Database: Butcher's Broom

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has butcher’s broom been studied in combination with other ingredients?

What are other names for Butcher's Broom?

Update History

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Research Breakdown

References

Examine Database References

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Table of Contents

Safety Summary

Side Effects

Interactions

Pregnancy and Lactation

Precautions

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Examine Database: Butcher's Broom

Table of Contents

Safety Summary

Side Effects

Interactions

Pregnancy and Lactation

Precautions

World Anti-Doping Agency
Not Prohibited

Butcher's Broom

Overview

What is butcher’s broom?

What are butcher’s broom’s main benefits?

How does butcher’s broom work?

Dosage InformationMedical disclaimer

Formulation:

Range of dosages studied:

Supplements Demystified: Get Our Unbiased, Evidence-Based Guide

Examine Database: Butcher's Broom

Safety InformationNew

Frequently Asked Questions

Has butcher’s broom been studied in combination with other ingredients?

What are other names for Butcher's Broom?

Update History

All new FAQs were added to this page.major

Research Breakdown

References

Examine Database References

Safety InformationNew

Table of Contents

Safety Summary

Side Effects

Interactions

Pregnancy and Lactation

Precautions

World Anti-Doping Agency Not Prohibited

Examine Database: Butcher's Broom

Table of Contents

Safety Summary

Side Effects

Interactions

Pregnancy and Lactation

Precautions

World Anti-Doping Agency Not Prohibited

Dosage Information

All new FAQs were added to this page.
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World Anti-Doping Agency
Not Prohibited

World Anti-Doping Agency
Not Prohibited