Botanical Name: Ruta graveolens; Common Names: Rue, Herb of Grace
Ruta graveolens is a native of the Balkan peninsula, Southern Europe, and India.
Traditional use: Rue is a traditionally used medicinal plant in Indian traditional medicines (Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha) and in European medicinal herbalism.
Traditionally, Rue is chiefly used to encourage the onset of menstruation. Rue stimulates the muscles of the uterus and promotes menstrual blood flow. Used topically, Rue exerts natural anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect and have proven beneficial in sciatica, arthritis, and headaches.
Warnings: Ruta may trigger abortion and it is not recommended in pregnancy.
