Broom Oil

Butcher’s Broom is a low, shrubby, evergreen plant of the lily family. It is native to the Mediterranean, Southern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Broom oil is derived from the root of butcher’s broom, a wild invasive plant that is also used for ornamental purposes. Broom oil is utilized for treating:

Gallstones;
Varicose veins, leg swelling or lymphedema, leg cramps;
Chronic venous insufficiency;
Hardening of the arteries, and other circulatory disorders;
Itching, swelling;
Fractures and general inflammation.

It helps:

Prevent cancer;
Maintain healthy skin and hair;
Reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease;
Lower cholesterol levels and high blood pressure;
Boost the immune system;
Treat ulcerative colitis;
Relieve arthritis;
Provide relief from toothache and deal with halitosis (bad breath).

Broom oil is also used as an anti-inflammatory, astringent, vasoconstrictor, laxative and diuretic.

Pro tips: Add 1-2 drops of broom oil to your eye cream and apply to upper and lower eyelids to help get rid of dark circles around your eyes.