Rue / Ruta graevolens
Family:
Rutaceae
Genus:
Ruta
Species:
graevolens
Folk / Common Names:
Bashoush, Garden Rue, German Rue, Herb of Grace, Herbygrass, Hreow, Mother of the herbs, Rewe, Ruta
Actions:
Abortifacient, anthelmintic, digestive bitter, emmenagogue, vermifuge
Part(s) Used:
Arial parts
Constituents:
Psoralen, quercetin, scopoletin
Uses:
Getting rid of parasites, stimulating menstruation
Majikal Uses:
Notes:
NB. contains compounds which are MAO - A / MAO - B inhibitors therefore should not be used by anyone taking SSRI's or antidepressants.
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https://www.theherbalist.com.au/herb_gallery/rue