Ruta graveolens Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Ruta graveolens Linn. is aslo known as Ruta angustifolia Lowe., Ruta chalepensis Linn., belongs to Rutaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Feejan, Sudab Bustani.
The English Names for this herb are Common Rue, Garden Rue, Herb Grace.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Sadamast, Sudab.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Ruta graveolens Linn. are Abortifacient, Alexipharmic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Calorific, Carminative, Deobstruent, Desiccative, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Irritant, Nerve Stimulant, Resolvent, Uterine Stimulant.
Oil:
Nerve StimulantRubefacientUterine Stimulant
Indications
The Indications of Ruta graveolens Linn. are Colic, Toothache, Flatulence, Gleet, Cold, Earache, Amenorrhoea, Hysteria, Cancer, Urinary Discharges, Bugbites, Snake Bite, Malarial Toxins, Epilepsy.
The Indications of Leaves of Ruta graveolens Linn. are Catarrh, Spasms, Cough, Flatulence, Sciatica, Pneumonia, Rheumatism, Hysteria, Infantile Convulsions, Chronic Arthritic Pain.
The Indications of Juice(leaves) of Ruta graveolens Linn. are Convulsions, Pneumonia, Worms, Bronchitis.
The Indication of Tincture(fresh leaves) of Ruta graveolens Linn. is Paralysis.
No Contra Indication information is available for Ruta graveolens Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Ruta graveolens Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Ruta graveolens Linn. is used in the preparation of Anqaruya-i-Kabir, Hab Jund, Jawarish Kamuni, Jawarish Kamuni Kabir, Ma'jun Haltit, Roghan Seer, Safuf Asl-us-Sus, Safuf Muhazzil, Safuf Sa'lab, Safuf Sailan ar-Rehm, Zimad Ushaq compounds.
Dosage
Part | Dose | Instruction |
Whole Herb | 3.000g - 5.000g | N/A |
Leaves | | N/A |
Herb's Description
Ruta graveolens Linn.. A strong scented, erect, glabrous herb, 30-90 cm high. Leaves 2-3 pinnate, segments oblong to spathulate, covered with a bloom, strongly aromatic. Flowers small, yellowish in corymbs, petals with dentate or wavy margin. Capsules small with somewhat rounded lobes
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of Mediterranean Region. It occurs in Columbia, India, Japan, Pakistan, Portugal, Tunisia, Viet Nam.
Odor: The odor of Ruta graveolens Linn. is Strongly Scented
Taste: Bitter,Unpleasant
Substitutes
No information regarding Ruta graveolens Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Ruta graveolens Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Ruta graveolens Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Large doses or prolonged use may cause headache and sexual debility.Rue in all forms is considered injurious to pregnant women.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ruta graveolens Linn.. (work in progress)