Rue is a strongly aromatic evergreen perennial growing to 3 ft (1 m) having fleshy 3-lobed leaves, yellow-green 5-petaled flowers, and round seed capsules, growing in the Mediterranean region, preferring open sunny sites, but also cultivated in many parts of the world.
• Ruta chalepensis, native to the Mediterranean region, is used to expel worms, to promote menstrual flow, and to soothe sore eyes.
Plant Description
History
Types & Varieties
Mechanism of Action
Additional Information
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Rue Essential Oil
Rue Oil is extracted from the fresh plants of Rue (Ruta graveolens) by Steam distillation.
Properties:
• Anti-arthritic and Anti-Rheumatic,
• Anti-bacterial,
• Anti-fungal,
• Insecticidal,
• Nervousaffliction deterrent,
• Digestive,Health Benefits:
• Neutralizes effects of Poison,
• Improves circulation & removal of uric acid,
• Inhibits bacterial and Fungal Infections,
• Kills insects,
• Keeps nerves steady and Sedates nervous afflictions,
• Promotes digestion,
• Sedates epileptic and hysteric attacks and helps cure them,
Usable Parts
aerial parts.
The aerial parts are gathered in summer.
Directions of Preparation
• Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of leaves and let it stand for 10-15 minutes or Boil 1-2 teaspoons of leaves in 1 cup of water.
Recommended Dosage
• Drink 1/2 a cup 3 times a day or as a tincture 3-4 drops in 1/2 a cup of water.
Its Active Constituents:
• Rue contain:
• Volatile oil (about 0.5%, including 50–90% 2-undecanone),
• Flavonoids (including Rutin),
• furanocoumarins (including bergapten),
• Furoquinoline Alkaloids (about 1.4%, including fAgarine, arborinine, skimmianine, and others).
• Routine,
• Tannin,
• Alkaloids,
• Rutin (a Plant Compound).
• Its essential-oils contain:
(Its extracted by Steam distillation of the fresh plants of rue)• Bergaptene
• Butanone
• Nonanone
• Nonyl acetate
• Psoralen
• Undecanone
• Xanthotoxin
Precaution:
* Rue is toxic in excess. Rue is safely used in small doses as it is toxic/Poisonous in all of its forms (ironically, it is this that makes it useful as a medicine) and can cause a number of side effects (such as rashes, mood changes, stomach upset, Dizziness and sleep problems) or even more serious effects (such as kidney damage, Liver damage and spasms) under higher doses. An utmost care should be taken while handling its Essential Oil.
* Never take during Pregnancy. Pregnant women and Breastfeeding mothers should avoid Rue as its Emmenagogue properties can induce bleeding and abortion.
* Avoid Rue direct contact with the Skin or Eyes, smelling or ingestion.
* Rue should be avoided by pregnant women as it can cause abortion.
* Children must not use Rue herb.
* Avoid Rue is having a pre-existing Liver or kidney illnesses.
* Wear gloves while handling Rue as fresh plant frequently causes dermatitis.
* Rue may cause an allergic Skin reaction to sunlight, when taken internally.
Health Benefits of Rue
Cancer & Tumor Prevention
• Rue is being investigated for its potential use as an Anti-Cancer treatment.
Foods & Cancer
Cardiovascular System
• Its a circulatory tonic, helping to strengthen the capillaries, lower High Blood Pressure, improve general blood flow and ensure proper circulation to The Heart.
• It has the ability to dilate the blood vessels, thus could help treat conditions such as varicose veins.
Foods & Cardiovascular System
Circulatory System
• Its contain Rutin (a Flavonoid) which has the effect of supporting and strengthening the inner lining of blood vessels and reducing blood pressure.
• It stimulates the peripheral blood flow and reducing blood pressure, thus stimulating the blood flow in the event of varices, phlebitis (inflammation of a vein) or discomfort of Menopause.
Foods & Circulatory System
Detoxification
• Its infusion is effective in combating Arthritis and problems caused by uric acid.
Foods & Detoxification
Eye
• Its infusion is useful as an Eyewash brings quick relief to strained and tired Eyes, improves the eyesight, and Eye problems.
Foods & Eye
Immune System
• It contain Rutin, which is an anti-oxidant that helps prevent free radical damage.
• Its contain Alkaloids, which have Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Spasmodic, anti-fertility and anti-histamine properties.
Foods & Immune System
Infections
• Its Essential Oil when taken in very, very mild concentrations and under expert supervision is effective in killing bacteria, preventing bacterial Infections (in the colon, intestines, Urinary Tract System, and the Skin) and getting rid of food Poisoning (by bacteria such as salmon fishella).
• Rue Essential Oils anti-fungal properties (explained by its toxic nature) can effectively terminate fungal growth and protect against fungal diseases (such as athletes foot, dermatitis, de-complexion of the Skin) and various types of food Poisoning.
• Rue Essential Oil toxic (Poisonous) properties makes it useful as vaporizers, fumigants, burners, and incense sticks for killing and driving away insects.
• Its Essential Oil Poisonous nature, acts as an antidote for a number of other Poisons and can be administered to counter symptoms of Poisoning and induce Vomiting in case any Poisonous substances are ingested.
Note:
* It is effective on neuro-toxins such as intoxication by narcotics, neuro-toxic venom from venomous snake bites (snakes like cobras and king cobras), insect bites, stings, but not on hemo-toxic venom from vipers snakes.
Foods & Infections
Musculoskeletal System
• Rue has Anti-Inflammatory and anesthetic properties which may help relieve inflammation and treat Joint Pain conditions such as rheumatism and Arthritis.
• Its effectiveness in reducing pain in the joints associated with Arthritis and rheumatism is due to de-sensitizing and numbing effects.
Foods & Musculoskeletal System
Skin Health
• Its Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Microbial properties makes it an excellent Skin tonic and treatment for the Skin Fungal Infections (apply Rue herb directly to the Skin in order to deal with a Fungal Infection).
• It can be used as a disinfectant and in the treatment of Boils and warts, insect bites and stings swelling.
Foods & Skin Health
The Brain & Nervous System
• Rue Essential Oil acts as nervous Sedative and is very effective in countering epileptic and hysteric attacks.
• Its neuro-toxins induce numbness in the nerves and making them completely relaxed and de-sensitized, thereby making the patient calm, inactive and tranquilized.
• Its used to treat hysteria, Epilepsy, Vertigo, Multiple Sclerosis and Bell’s palsy.
• It alleviate nervous ailments, hysteria, Epilepsy, cramps, Headaches, Dizziness, Congestion, weakness of sight and general weakness.
• It can soothe the nerves, relieve the effects of tension and Anxiety and can help remedy Dizziness, nervous Headaches.
Foods & Nervous System
Women Health
• Its beneficial to women for its known Emmenagogue properties, thus help stimulate menstruation and improve the regularity of a woman’s cycle.
• Rue is mainly used to encourage the onset of menstruation.
• It stimulates the muscles of the uterus and promotes Menstrual blood flow.
Precaution:
* Pregnant women should avoid Rue due to its Emmenagogue properties which helps Menstrual discharge and can cause abortion.
Foods & Women Health
