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You will find rue often mentioned in the older herbals, (Rue is first mentioned by Turner in 1562, and was noted by early writers such as Pliny), but the use of Rue as a medicinal herb has declined in modern times due to it's toxicity, and the bitterness of its taste.
Rue was valued as a country simple for its ability to ward off toxins and pests and is one of the ingredients in the "Vinegar of the Four Thieves" made famous during the plague years in Europe. Used in small amounts rue can ease headaches, especially those caused by nervous tension. The leaves can be applied externally in poultice form to relieve sciatica.
The reason rue has declined in popular use is that while using small amounts of the herb is beneficial, rue is poisonous in large amounts and can cause violent stomach upset, skin irritation and photosensitivity.
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| Rue is toxic in large doses, you should not experiment with Rue if you are not familiar with using herbs. It should not ever be taken by pregnant women because of it may affect uterine contractions and blood flow. Extreme overdoses of the pure essential oil of rue have even been reported to cause abortus, and the plant was even called herbe ŕ la belle fille “Herb of fair maidens” in French due to its abortive action. Gernot Katzer Rue contains pilocarpine which is used in horses to induce abortion, and is a traditional abortifacient among Hispanic people in New Mexico. Wikipedia It should also be avoided by children and nursing women, and by those who are allergic to the plant. Rue may cause photo toxicity and dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
May cause photo toxicity in some individuals.
James Duke goes even further stating that that rue is not recommended at all for home use. "It is a poisonous plant, whether ingested or applied topically. Yes, it's loaded with spasm-calming natural compounds, but it still may cause miscarriage, intestinal pain, vomiting, convulsions, and perhaps even death. Use can result in serious dermatitis when you are out in the sun." Duke, James A., Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook(2000)
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Preparation Methods :Small amounts of the fresh leaves are used for their bitter flavor in cooking. The leaves may also be used in poultices. Dried leaves can be used as a tea.
 Remedies using : Rue
Balsamic and anti-putrid vinegar*
Green Bug Juice*
Old fashioned sleepy tea*
Vinegar of the Four Thieves (Marseilles vinegar)*
Window insect strips*
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Insect Repellent *
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Rue for :Sciatica |
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Externally, Rue is an active irritant, being employed as a rubefacient. If bruised and applied, the leaves will ease the severe pain of sciatica. The expressed juice, in small quantities, was a noted remedy for nervous nightmare, and the fresh leaves applied to the temples are said to relieve headache. Compresses saturated with a strong decoction of the plant, when applied to the chest, have been used beneficially for chronic bronchitis. If a leaf or two be chewed, a refreshing aromatic flavour will pervade the mouth and any nervous headache, giddiness, hysterical spasm, or palpitation will be quickly relieved. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931) |
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Ruta graveolens
- Flowers:Greenish-yellow flowers grow in terminal panicles
- Plant Class:Perennial Shrub
- Leaves: Blue green, slightly silvered, powerful, disagreeable odor and have an exceedingly bitter and nauseous taste.
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- Preferred Habitat: Hot and dry soil conditions
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- Distribution:Native to southern Europe, and Mediterranean countries.
Rue is also grown as an ornamental plant, both as a low hedge and so the leaves can be used in nosegays. Most cats dislike the smell of it and therefore it can be used as a deterrent to them
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 One of the oldest and garden plants cultivated for medicinal use introduced in England by the Romans, much used by the Ancients - regarded from the earliest times as successful in warding off contagion and the attacks of fleas and other noxious insects - one of the ingredients of the famous 'Vinegar of the Four Thieves'. |
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 It is an herb of the Sun, and under Leo. It provokes urine and women's courses, being taken either in meat or drink. The seed thereof taken in wine, is an antidote against all dangerous medicines or deadly poisons. The leaves taken either by themselves, or with figs and walnuts, is called Mithridate's counter-poison against the plague, and causes all venomous things to become harmless Nicholas Culpeper |
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Medieval Europe/Celts
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The Greeks regarded it as an antimagical herb. In the Middle ages and later, it was considered a powerful defense against witches, and was used in many spells. Rue is often used in Wiccan rituals of warding off evil influences. It was also thought to bestow second sight. The common name "Herb of Grace" reflects the time when a brush of Rue was used to sprinkle the holy water in the ceremony "Asperges" before High Mass.
Rue was once believed to improve the eyesight and creativity, and no less personages than Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci regularly at the small, trefoil leaves to increase their own. The legend of rue lives on in playing cards, where the symbol for the suit of clubs is said to be modeled on a leaf of rue. | |
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