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From the herb garden
Rue
Ruta graevolens
Folk names: Bashoush, Garden Rue, German Rue, Herb of Grace, Herbygrass, Hreow, Mother of the herbs, Rewe, Ruta
| Family | Rutaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Ruta |
| Species | graevolens |
| Part(s) used | Arial parts |
Actions
Abortifacient, anthelmintic, digestive bitter, emmenagogue, vermifuge (what these mean)
Uses
Getting rid of parasites, stimulating menstruation
Constituents
Psoralen, quercetin, scopoletin
Please note: NB. contains compounds which are MAO - A / MAO - B inhibitors therefore should not be used by anyone taking SSRI's or antidepressants.