Ruscogenin is a sapogenin obtained from butcher’s broom, Ruscus aculeatus (Liliaceae). It has been applied in the local treatment of haemorrhoids as rectal ointment or suppositories. It has also been tried in peripheral vascular disorders.

Arg.: Flebodolor; Flebopom†; Spain: Ruscorectal†. Multi-ingredient: Arg.: Miopropan Proctologico; Procto Venart; Fr.: Proctolog; Gr.: Ibuproct; Ital.: Ruscoroid; Pol.: Ruskorex; Port.: Proctolog; Singapore: Proctolog; Spain: Abrasone Rectal; Hemodren Compuesto†; Neo Analsona; Proctolog; Ruscus; Venacol; Turk.: Proctolog.