Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Rue
Ruta graveolens
Antispasmodic, carminative, emmenagogue, sedative, stimulant, stomachic.
Single product
Nov. 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Rue, Herb of Grace, Garden Rue.
Parts Used:
Flowering tops.
Historical Uses:
Rue has been used for hundreds of years as an insect repellents and in folk medicine as antispasmodic, sedatives and to stimulate the onset of menses.
1
Rue is said to strengthen eye muscles and improve vision. In New Mexico, Rue has traditionally been employed to treat ailments such as muscle stiffness and pains, dizziness and headache, tightness in the stomach and for problems of the inner ear.
1
It has also served in cases of glandular enlargements, sprains, aching tendons, tennis elbows, damage joints and carpal tunnel syndrome. Externally, Rue has served in cases of rheumatism, gout and sciatica.
2
It is reputed useful in cases of whooping cough and croupy affections.
3
Contraindications:
Avoid during pregnancy or in cases of uterine bleeding, painful and excessive menstrual bleeding, stomach hyperacidity and low blood pressure.
Adverse reactions:
Avoid excessive use.
Dosage:
5 to 20 drops in water or juice before meals. For falling sickness, 40 drops in water or juice before meals. For whooping cough in children, 1 to 5 drops in water or juice every hour while awake. Externally, rub as needed.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990;
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
;
Plantes M�dicinales
, Gr�nd, Paris, 1984; M. Grieve,
A Modern Herba
l, Internet site Botanical.com.
© 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd
All right reserved
1
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
2
S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill
of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.262
3
Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990, p.166.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
