Scotch Broom
Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius) herb.
Cytisus scoparius
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Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding and with high blood pressure.
Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius) herb.
Cytisus scoparius
Seek advice before taking, feel free to call us.
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding and with high blood pressure.
Family: Fabaceae
Part used: Aerial parts
Habitat and Description: Scotch broom is a shrub member of the pea or fabaceae family. It grows to 1–3 m tall, with main stems up to 5 cm thick with green shoots with small deciduous trifoliate leaves. In spring and summer are covered in a wonderful mass of golden yellow flowers.
Constituents: Alkaloids including quinolizidine alkaloids and notably sparteine, cardiac glycosides, genistein
Actions: Cardioactive, hypertensive (raises blood pressure), astringent, strong diuretic
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