Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in European herbal medicine for over 2,000 years as a diuretic and mild laxative and for treating circulatory disorders, including chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and “heavy legs” syndrome.
Potential Benefits: May improve symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (pain, heaviness, swelling, and cramps) and hemorrhoids (itching and burning) due to ruscogenin and neoruscogenin compounds that exhibit vasoconstrictive, anti-inflammatory, and venotonic properties.
Warnings: Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of safety data; may cause gastrointestinal upset (nausea, diarrhea, heartburn); caution with hypertension medications as it may affect blood pressure; isolated case report of diabetic ketoacidosis in a diabetic patient.
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