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Kingdom
  
Family
  
Rutaceae

Tribe
  
Ruteae

Rank
  
Genus

Order
  
Subfamily
  
Scientific name
  
Ruta

Higher classification
  
Rutaceae

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Lower classifications
  
Common rue, Ruta chalepensis

Similar
  
Rosemary, Roman chamomile, Mexican tea, Spearmint, Lemon balm

What is ruta graveolens plant rue herb uses


Ruta (commonly known as rue) is a genus of strongly scented evergreen subshrubs, 20–60 cm tall, in the family Rutaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, Macaronesia and southwest Asia. There are perhaps 8 to 40 species in the genus. The most well-known species is Ruta graveolens (rue or common rue).

Contents

The leaves are bipinnate or tripinnate, with a feathery appearance, and green to strongly glaucous blue-green in colour. The flowers are yellow, with 4–5 petals, about 1 cm diameter, and borne in cymes. The fruit is a 4–5-lobed capsule, containing numerous seeds.

Ruta graveolens


Medicinal uses

Extracts from rue have been used to treat eyestrain, sore eyes, and as insect repellent. Rue has been used internally as an antispasmodic, as a treatment for menstrual problems, as an abortifacient, and as a sedative. Ruta graveolens and Ruta chalepensis are often confused in scientific literature.

Precautions

Caution should be taken with using rue topically. Applied to the skin with sun exposure, the oil and leaves can cause blistering. Some people are much more sensitive than others.

References

Ruta Wikipedia


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