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.
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
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
| Leaves | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
Available Brands
- ANTI FATQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH KAMOONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH KAMUNIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MUGHALLIZ JAWAHIRDARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
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)