Name
Rue
Latin
Name
Ruta graveolens
Other Names
Herb Of Grace, Garden Rue, Herbygrass, Ruta
(Spanish)
Family:
RUTACEAE
Parts
Used:
Above ground portion
Overview and Mythology
During the Middle Ages, Rue was used as a
protective herb against evil and also used as a prevention against
disease.
The name Rue is derived from the Greek, Reuo
meaning to set free –this was used in the context of setting free from
disease.
High court judges used to carry a sprig of rue when
they held court ostensibly to keep them illness free from the prisoners
and unhealthy environment. Hence the saying “you will rue the day”
Graveolens means 'heavy scented'.
Also called Herb of Grace since Branches of Rue have been used to sprinkle holy water before
high masses.
It was one of the many herbs used in 'Four Thieves
Vinegar' to prevent Bubonic Plague. Rue was used in mithridate, an
antidote to a wide range of poisons in ancient Greece.
As an eyewash, it was said to be used by
Michelangelo and da Vinci for improved vision.
Rue is said to have been the inspiration of the
club design on playing cards.
Constituents.
Essential oil -limonene, pinene, anisic
acid, phenol),
Flavonoids (RUTIN, quercitin),
hypericin,
Furanocoumarins (bergapten, psoralen,
xanthotoxin),
Alkaloids (arborine, fagarine, graveoline),
Tannin,
Pectin,
Choline,
Iron.
Dosage Recommendations
Most herbalists
recommend 5 grams of Rue per day for therapeutic purposes.
Medicinal Actions
Abortifacient, Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic,
Antitussive, Aperient, Carminative, Cholagogue, Circulatory Stimulant,
Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue,Kidney Cleanser, Nervine, Rubefacient,
Sedative, Stimulant, Stomach Tonic
Used in the following internal illnessess
Amenorrhea, Bell's Palsy, Colic, Cough, Epilepsy,
Hypertension, Hysteria,Kidney infection,
Multiple Sclerosis, Parasites, Worms.
Rue is used both internally and topically to
strengthen weak capillaries because of the RUTIN content.
Painters and engravers have used small amounts of it to protect their
eyesight. It helps spasmodic coughing.
Applications.
Tea, Tincture,
Capsules
External Medicinal Use
Backache, Ear Infection, Eye Soreness, Gout,
Headache, Insect Repellent, Muscle Spasms, Rheumatism, Sore Throat,
Wounds
Applications.
Eyewash for tired eyes Insect repellent.
Compress for wounds.
Gargle for sore throat.
Ear oil for ear infection.
Massage oil for rheumatism.
Liniment for gout, backache, muscle spasms.
Fresh leaves are applied to the head as a headache
remedy
Energetics.
Bitter, Pungent, Warm
Contra indications and side effect
Using large doses of Rue as an abortifacient can be
toxic or even fatal to the mother.
Use only in small doses -- no more than one dose
daily. Large doses may cause photosensitivity.
Sap of the stem may cause dermatitis.
Use During Pregnancy And Lactation.
Avoid during pregnancy.
Doctrine of signatures
Rue is strong smalling and used to keep away bad spirits.
The yellow flower indicates disorders of the liver gall bladder and
spleen.
Astrology.
Rue
is a herb of Leo and is influenced
by Mars.
Chakra
Rue affects the 2nd,3rd and 4th chakras.
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