| Scientific: | Ruta graveolens |
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| Other: | Rue |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
Gynecological
• relieves menstrual pain and irregularity - dysmenorrhea- amenorrhea
Gastrointestinal
• digestive complaints with bloating and gas causng cramps:
• flatulence
• colic
Musculoskeletal
• Tendonitis (topically )
• Emmenagogue
• Antispasmodic
• Carminative
• Bitter
• Diuretic
• Abortifacient
• Volatile Oils
• Furanocoumarins
• Coumarins
• Flavonoids
• Alkaloids
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH) 1-4 ml tid
• Infusion (dried leaf): 1-2 tsp tid
Contraindicated: Pregnancy (uterine stimulant).
Side-effects: Photosensitization (due to furanocoumarins).
• Pregnancy • Contra-indicated (uterine stimulant)
• Photosensitizing • may occur due to furanocoumarins
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