Ruta, Rue

'Herb of Grace'
Sudab (Unani)
Sitav (Ayurveda)
Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491

Della Materia Medicinale, Andrea Valuassori, 1562

Kohler's Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887

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Uses:
1. Moves the Blood, Regulates Menstruation:

2. Move the Blood, clears Stasis, Eases Pain:

3. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine:

4. Calms the Liver, Stops Wind:

5. Resists Poison:

6. Clears Phlegm, Resolves Swellings:

7. Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough:

8. Benefits the Eyesight:

9. Used for Melancholy:

10. Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys:

11. Kills Worms:

12. Externally:
-ointment, cataplasm or poultice formed by boiling the herb in Vinegar is applied to Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica


Dose:
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Preparation:
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Correctives:
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Substitutes:
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Main Combinations:
Calamus & Rue

1. Obstructions of the Uterus, Menstrual pain and cramping and to promote Birth, Rue with ... available in PRO version
2. Promote Menstruation:
i. Rue with ... available in PRO version
ii. Rue with ... available in PRO version
3. Liver and Spleen obstruction,  ... available in PRO version
4. Cough, difficulty Breathing, pains of the sides, early stages of Edema, with ... available in PRO version
5. Cough:
i. with ... available in PRO version
ii. 'dangerous cough', with ... available in PRO version
6. Loss of appetite, with ... available in PRO version
7. Heart pain and Angina, with ... available in PRO version
8. Anemia, with ... available in PRO version
9. Preservative against infection:
i. with ... available in PRO version
ii.  with ... available in PRO version
10. Rabies, with ... available in PRO version
11. Poor or failing Eyesight  ... available in PRO version
12. Premature Ejaculation  ... available in PRO version
13. Spermatorrhea, Premature Ejaculation, with ... available in PRO version
14. To quench Lust, combine with ... available in PRO version
15. Swollen and inflamed Testicles from abstinence, combine with ... available in PRO version
16. Leukorrhea, with ... available in PRO version
17. Hernia, with ... available in PRO version
18. Lameness ... available in PRO version
19. Fistula in the corner of the Eye ... available in PRO version

Major Formula:
Decoction of Hyssop and Rue
Cephalic Decoction (Charras)
Decoction for Cold Coughs (Nicolas Myrepsus)
Decoction of Elecampane and Rue
Decoction for Chlorosis
Syrup of Betony (Bononiense)
Syrup of Mugwort (Augustana)
Electuary of Nuts (Mithridate)
Electuary of Dates (Diaphoenicum) (Mesue)
Electuary of Hyssop (Diahyssopus) (Nicholas)
Electuary of Bayberries (Electuarium de Baccis Lauri)
Lesser Cumin Composition of Galen
Confection of Eyebright (Confectio Humain) (Mesue)
Powder of Licorice (Unani)
Powder Against Rabies
Uterine Powder (Species Hysterica)
Foetid Pills Minor of Galen
Foetid Pills Major of Galen
Foetid Pills (Mesue)
Pills to Aggregate Greater (Mesue)
Oil for Lameness

Cautions:
1. Not used during Pregnancy or when Breastfeeding (it can dry up milk)
2. Not used in Uterine Bleeding
3. Not used in Yin deficiency (very drying)
4. Some people may experience Melancholy or sleep disorders with use of Rue.
5. Phototoxicity can occur with usage of Rue.

Main Preparations used:
Tincture of Rue