Butcher's Broom Powder

Botanical Name: Ruscus Aculeatus

Country Of Origin: Albania

Common Name: Butcher’s Broom

English Name: Butcher’s Broom Powder

Also Known As: Butcher’s Broom Root Powder, Ruscus aculeatus Root Powder, Sweet Broom Root Powder, Knee Holly Root Powder, Jew’s Myrtle Root Powder, Butcher’s Broom Herb Powder

Part Used: Dried root of Ruscus aculeatus, finely milled into powder

Description: Butcher’s Broom Powder is derived from the dried roots of Ruscus aculeatus, an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Western Asia and Europe. The plant grows as a compact bush with stiff green cladodes and produces small red berries when mature. Its root system forms thick, woody structures that store dense plant material. These roots are collected once fully developed and dried before milling, resulting in a fine powder with a naturally earthy colour and plant-derived aroma.

The Ruscus aculeatus shrub typically reaches 30–80 cm in height and forms a network of robust underground rhizomes. These roots develop slowly in well-drained soils, contributing to their firm internal structure. When converted into powder, this structure gives the material a uniform, smooth consistency. The powder reflects the natural qualities of the plant’s matured root tissue, offering a stable botanical material that blends well into dry mixtures and maintains consistent texture in various formulations.

The final powder is produced by drying whole roots and reducing them into smaller fragments before fine milling. After milling, the powder is passed through graded screens to ensure even particle size, allowing it to disperse uniformly in blends. This refinement step helps maintain stability, prevents clumping, and results in a clean, plant-based ingredient suitable for craft and formulation uses where a smooth botanical powder is desired.

Uses: Butcher’s Broom Powder is incorporated into botanical craft blends, resin-based art projects, natural colour mixtures, incense-style creations, and educational herb kits. It works well as a visual and textural component in dry decorative arrangements, layered jar displays, and plant-based craft preparations that require a finely milled botanical ingredient. Its consistent texture allows it to combine easily with other powdered materials, making it suitable for creative projects that rely on smooth, uniform plant powders.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Refrigeration not required.

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