==Special Precautions of Butcher's Broom==
* Consumption of butcher's broom is not recommended in the presence of hypertension or during pregnancy. Sparteine may increase uterine contraction and thus is not recommended when hypertension or pregnancy is present.INTERACTIONS . Concomitant administration of butcher's broom and an MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor is not recommended. MAO inhibitors are drugs used to treat depression which work by inhibiting monoamine oxidase in the brain. Because butcher's broom contains tyramine, a phenolic amine derived from tyrosine, the combination of this herb with an MAO inhibitor may lead to an unfavorable effect on blood pressure.
==The benefits of Butcher's Broom are==
*Edema of the legs. This herb is particularly useful for people who are on their feet for a long period of time in the course of a day. By drawing water out of cells and perhaps inhibiting electrolyte reabsorption in the kidney, butcher's broom helps to alleviate excess water retention in the feet and legs.