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Ruta graveolens Linn.

Ruta graveolens Linn.

Ruta graveolens Linn. is also 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.

Warning: Large doses or prolonged use may cause headache and sexual debility.Rue in all forms is considered injurious to pregnant women.

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

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.

The pharmacological actions of Ruta graveolens Linn.'s Oil are Nerve Stimulant, Rubefacient, Uterine 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 Ruta graveolens Linn.'s Juice(leaves) are Convulsions, Pneumonia, Worms, Bronchitis.

The indications of Ruta graveolens Linn.'s Leaves are Catarrh, Spasms, Cough, Flatulence, Sciatica, Pneumonia, Rheumatism, Hysteria, Infantile Convulsions, Chronic Arthritic Pain.

The indication of Ruta graveolens Linn.'s Tincture(fresh leaves) is Paralysis.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Ruta graveolens Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Ruta graveolens Linn. is Strongly Scented.

Taste: Bitter,Unpleasant.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb3.000 – 5.000 gN/A
Leaves0.000 – 0.000 N/A

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.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Ruta graveolens Linn. are Mentha piperita Linn., Origanum vulgare Linn..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Ruta graveolens Linn. are 2-Undecanone, Arborinine, Bergapten, Dicamine, Fagarine, Furocoumarin, Graveolinine, Imperatorin, Kokusaginine, Psoralen, Rutamine, Rutin, Skimmianine, Xanthotoxin.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Ruta graveolens Linn. are Pimpinella anisum Linn., Sikanjibin.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ruta graveolens Linn.. (work in progress)