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| (Ruta graveolens) |
| Common Names:
Bashoush, Common Rue, Countryman's Treacle, Garden Rue, German
Rue, Herb of Grace, Herbygrass, Hreow, Mother of the Herbs, Ruta.
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| Parts
Used: The entire plant. |
Methods
Used: Water extraction (infusion). |
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Spiritual
Uses: The ancient Celts used Rue to protect against others'
spells and hurtful magic.
Burned in purification
incenses.
Also considered a poison
antidote. |
Physical
Uses: Traditionally used to treat coughs, expel worms, and reduce
the heart palpitations of women in menopause, it also depended on
to reduce pain due to colic, improve digestion, and promote menstruation.
Folk medicine has used
it externally to relieve the symptoms of rheumatism, sciatica and
gout. |
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